Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeds (not cores) removed 1/4 cup good olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces fresh salted mozzarella 12 fresh basil leaves, julienned
Instruction
- <p>Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.<br /></p> <p>Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with the garlic, sugar, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast for 2 hours until the tomatoes are concentrated and begin to caramelize. Allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.</p> <p>Cut the mozzarella into slices slightly less than ½ inch thick. If the slices of mozzarella are larger than the tomatoes, cut the mozzarella slices in half. Layer the tomatoes alternately with the mozzarella on a platter and scatter the basil on top. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve at room temperature.<br /></p>