Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, (minced)
  • 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, (chopped (plus more for garnish))
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, (optional)

Instruction

  • Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about half a minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the tomatoes with the oil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and allow the tomatoes to cook for 5, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to slightly blister.
  • Remove tomatoes from the heat, garnish with more fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.  Allow the tomatoes to cool slightly.  Serve as is, or with some crusty bread, or tossed with cooked pasta.