These roasted cherry tomatoes are perfectly seasoned with garlic and aromatic herbs, They are then slowly roasted in the oven to intensify their umami flavor. The tomatoes are so delicious and make a good side dish for any meal.

if you are looking for a simple recipe using fresh tomatoes from your garden, look no further. You really have to make this roasted cherry tomatoes recipe before the summer ends.

These roasted cherry tomatoes are packed with an irresistible flavor and many health benefits.

You are going to love every bite of it. They can be eaten just by themselves or used as a topping for appetizers or main dishes, such as bruschetta, pizza, or pasta.

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Ingredients for Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
How to Slow-Roast Cherry Tomatoes
How to Stop Roasted Cherry Tomatoes from Bursting and Splitting
What to Do with Roasted Tomatoes
Other Tips & Variations
How to Store Leftover Cooked Tomatoes
How to Reheat Leftover Cooked Tomatoes
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Ingredients for Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

To make this roasted cherry tomatoes recipe, you'll need:

Cherry tomatoes. You can use cherry tomatoes with stems removed or on the vine. Grape or plum tomatoes work well too.
Herbs. You can use either dried or fresh herbs. I often make this recipe using my favorite McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder but a combination of fresh thyme, oregano, and/or rosemary will work as well and are featured in this recipe.
Garlic. I highly recommend using fresh minced garlic for the maximum flavor and aroma.
Other seasonings. I used extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a small amount of sugar to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes.

See the recipe card for quantities.

How to Slow-Roast Cherry Tomatoes

Here are some steps to follow.
1. Prepare the Tomatoes

Wash and drain the tomatoes well.
You can remove the stems or keep the tomatoes on the vine.

cherry tomatoes on the vine. You can remove the stems or keep the tomatoes on the vine.

2. Season the Tomatoes

In a bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil with herbs, garlic, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet then drizzle with the oil mixture.
Optional, use a small brush to apply some of the oil mixtures onto the tomatoes to ensure they are fully coated.

In a bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil with herbs, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet then drizzle with the oil mixture.

3. Slow Roast the Tomatoes

Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Roast the tomatoes for 45 minutes or longer depending on how juicy you want your tomatoes to be.
Once the tomatoes are ready, make sure that you stir and coat the tomatoes with the sauce before serving.

While you're waiting for the tomatoes to cook, prepare your main dish 🙂

close up view of roasted cherry tomatoes.

How to Stop Roasted Cherry Tomatoes from Bursting and Splitting

Here's the best way to stop roasted cherry tomatoes from bursting and splitting.

First, give the tomatoes a small puncture using a sharp knife.
Next, slowly roast them at moderately low heat.
Avoid roasting the tomatoes at a high heat because they will burst, not shrivel.

What to Do with Roasted Tomatoes

There are so many things you can do with these roasted tomatoes because they are extremely flavorful. Here are some recipes to make with roasted cherry tomatoes.

Bruschetta. Toast some French bread slices with olive oil, rub the bread with fresh garlic then spoon some of the roasted tomatoes onto the bread. If you'd like, drizzle with a small amount of balsamic vinegar and finish up with chopped basil leaves.
Pasta. Cook 8 oz of pasta of your choice in salted boiling water until al dente. Mix the pasta with roasted tomatoes then add parmesan cheese, red pepper chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Canned sardines. Heat the fish in a skillet then mix in the roasted tomatoes, red pepper chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Sandwich. Just load the roasted tomatoes on a sandwich.
Salad. Serve these roasted tomatoes with fresh burrata cheese, arugula, and balsamic vinegar.
Pizza. Build your own pizza by adding these roasted tomatoes as a topping.

Other Tips & Variations

Cooking Alternative. If you are running out of time and don't care much about bursting tomatoes, feel free to increase the heat to 400°F. When you do this, the tomatoes will be ready in about 20-25 minutes and still taste as good as slow-roasted tomatoes.
Seasoning. Be creative! You can season these cherry tomatoes with your favorite herbs, fresh or dried.

How to Store Leftover Cooked Tomatoes

Discard any cold leftovers that have been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. You can learn more here.

Here's how to store leftover cooked tomatoes:

Let the hot roasted tomatoes cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Transfer the leftover to an airtight container. Properly stored, it can last 3-5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

How to Reheat Leftover Cooked Tomatoes

You can reheat the leftover roasted tomatoes in a microwave or in the oven at 300°F until they are heated through.

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I hope you'll enjoy this recipe and share it with friends! If you try it and don't mind, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating.