COOKING WITH CLORIS -- SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES

In the winter, tomatoes don’t have the flavor they do when picked right from your summer garden. If you’d like tomatoes with intense flavor, try this recipe from Cloris. -- AP

SLOW ROASTED TOMATOES
(serves 4-6)

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

8 large plum tomatoes

cooking spray

Combine the sugar, olive oil, and seasonings in a large bowl. Slice tomatoes in half. Toss in oil mixture to coat.

Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, on tray. Roast in pre-heated oven at 200 degrees for 7-1/2 hrs.

Wouldn’t this be perfect served over angel hair pasta and sprinkled with fresh grated parmesan cheese? -- AP