Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Garlic

Name: Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved; 12 cloves garlic, peeled; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; salt and pepper to taste

This roasted Roma tomatoes and garlic recipe makes a fantastic side dish for homemade macaroni and cheese and Italian pasta dishes.

8 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
12 cloves garlic, peeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
0.25 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste