Slow-Cooked Vine Tomatoes with Garlic Recipe

Introduction

Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic deliver a rich, comforting flavor that’s perfect for a simple snack or an easy addition to your meals. This recipe gently roasts tomatoes and garlic in olive oil, creating a luscious sauce that’s both versatile and delicious.

Ingredients

• 300g cherry vine tomatoes
• 1 or 2 small garlic bulbs, cut in half to expose the flesh
• 150ml olive oil
• Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan) or gas mark 2. Place the tomatoes and halved garlic bulbs in a baking dish that fits them snugly.
2. Step 2: Season the tomatoes and garlic well, pour the olive oil over them, and cover the dish with foil.
3. Step 3: Bake for 1¼ hours until the tomatoes are soft and bursting.
4. Step 4: Remove from the oven, squash the roasted garlic into the oil, and stir everything together gently.
5. Step 5: Serve warm with crusty bread, or use as a sauce or pizza topping.

Tips & Variations

• Toss the slow-cooked tomatoes with hot pasta for an instant, flavorful sauce.
• Use the tomatoes as a rich topping for homemade or store-bought pizza.
• Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste for a milder or stronger flavor.

Storage

Allow the slow-cooked tomatoes and garlic to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Reheat gently or enjoy cold as a flavorful condiment.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular tomatoes instead of cherry vine tomatoes?

Yes, but cherry tomatoes work best because they cook evenly and release a sweeter, more concentrated flavor during slow roasting.

Do I need to peel the garlic before roasting?

No need to peel—the garlic is roasted in its skin, which softens it and makes it easy to squash and mix into the oil afterward.

Slow-Cooked Vine Tomatoes with Garlic Recipe

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Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic create a rich, flavorful dish perfect as a dipping sauce or a pizza topping. This easy recipe infuses cherry tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, slowly roasting them to bring out their natural sweetness and depth.

• Author: zara
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4 as a side or sauce 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Ingredients

• 300g cherry vine tomatoes
• 1 or 2 small garlic bulbs, cut in half to expose the flesh
• 150ml olive oil
• Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan) or gas mark 2 to prepare for slow-cooking the tomatoes and garlic.
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Place the cherry vine tomatoes and halved garlic bulbs into a snug-fitting baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Season them well with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
3. Add Olive Oil and Cover: Pour 150ml of olive oil evenly over the tomatoes and garlic. Cover the dish tightly with foil to keep moisture in during cooking.
4. Slow Cook: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and the garlic to mellow while infusing the oil.
5. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, then squash the garlic cloves to release their softened flesh and stir it into the oil. Serve warm alongside crusty bread or use as a flavorful sauce or pizza topping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks once cooled.

Notes

• This slow-cooked tomato and garlic mixture can be tossed through hot pasta for a quick sauce.
• It also works beautifully as a topping on pizzas.
• Let the mixture cool before refrigerating to preserve the flavors and oil.
• Use a baking dish that fits the ingredients snugly to prevent excessive oil spillage and ensure even cooking.

Keywords: slow-cooked tomatoes, garlic, tomato sauce, Mediterranean sauce, olive oil, roasted tomatoes, easy sauce recipe