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Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread

Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread delivers deep, concentrated tomato flavor with a gentle sweetness and aromatic oregano, finished with a silky texture from good olive oil. It’s perfect for layering onto sandwiches, dolloping over grilled meats, or serving on crostini for an unfussy appetizer. Expect a rich, roasted taste that shines at gatherings or as a versatile pantry-style condiment.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook2 hrs
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Garlic Roasted Tomato Spread
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Place the tomatoes cut-side up in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and evenly sprinkle the garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt on top.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Flip the tomatoes and keep baking until caramelized and very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Move the tomato mixture to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.