Oven Roasted Plum Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 plum tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or about 1 teaspoon dried, fresh is better to use for this)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves (ot to taste)
salt and black pepper
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare an 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish.
Core the inside of the tomatoes.
Cut in half lenghwise.
Place in a bowl.
Add in basil, olive oil, salt and pepper; toss to coast well.
Arrange the tomatoes in the baking dish (cut-side up) and bake for about 1 hour, or until softened to desired texture.
If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Delicious!