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Roasted Tomato Sachet with Basil and Garlic

This dish involves roasting ripe tomatoes whole in a foil packet alongside garlic and fresh herbs, allowing the flavors to concentrate and develop a slight char. The tomatoes soften to a jammy texture, with their skins blistering and juices intensifying, creating a flavorful, rustic condiment or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint ripe cherry or grape tomatoes preferably colorful and fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 6 leaves fresh basil roughly torn
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil good quality
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or roasting tray
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut a large piece of aluminum foil enough to hold all the tomatoes comfortably.
  2. Place the tomatoes in the center of the foil, arranging them evenly. Sprinkle the sliced garlic over the top, then add torn basil leaves around them.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over everything, ensuring the tomatoes are well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Fold the foil into a tight, sealed packet, making sure no steam can escape. This will trap the flavors and allow gentle roasting.
  5. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and slightly blistered.
  6. Carefully remove the packet from the oven using tongs, and let it cool slightly so you don't burn yourself.
  7. Unseal the foil gently, revealing the blistered, jammy tomatoes with their aromatic juices and roasted garlic.
  8. Serve the roasted tomatoes directly from the foil or transfer to a serving bowl. Use them as a flavorful condiment, pasta topping, or side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar before sealing the foil. Roasted tomatoes can be stored in the fridge for a few days and reheated gently.