Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

• 8 firm ripe Roma (egg) tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon thyme or oregano, finely chopped

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC.
2. Cut tomatoes in half lengthways. Place them on a baking tray cut side up, sprinkle with oil, salt pepper and herbs.
3. Roast for about 35-45 minutes, until tomatoes are quite soft but not falling apart.
4. Cooled tomatoes will keep in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.