Baked Tomato Spaghetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 medium size (1 3/4 lb.) plum tomatoes (firm and ripe)
salt and pepper
3 to 6 cloves minced garlic
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. olive oil
1 lb. spaghetti
2 Tbsp. butter (room temperature)
1/2 c. basil leaves, if fresh, and whole or 2 Tbsp. if dry
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and set, cut sides up, in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix garlic, 1/3 cup of parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; pat mixture over cut halves of tomatoes.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over tomatoes.
Bake at 425\u00b0 until browned on top, 60 to 70 minutes.