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Rustic Tomato Spread
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- freshly ground black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine tomatoes and their juices, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a heavy pot and cook covered for 1 hour. Remove the lid and cook for 1 more hour, or until the juice has thickened.
- Stir occasionally and scrape down the tomatoes from the edges to prevent burning.
- Cool and puree finely to a paste-like consistency.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve on toasted baguettes.