Today's recipe is extremely simple and quite tasty, as well as perfect for the chilly wet weather we have been having lately. I found a recipe for Easy Quick Roasted Tomatoes, modified it minimally, and served it with pre-cooked sausage links. I try to limit carbs in my diet, but if you feel like adding mashed potatoes who am I to say nay? Pull out this recipe for a day when you really do not feel like cooking, but still want a flavorful and comforting home-cooked meal. You won't be disappointed!
Roasted Tomatoes with Sausage
4 lbs. cherry, cocktail, roma, or plum tomatoes
2-3 T. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper (optional)
10 sprigs fresh thyme (or other fresh herbs)
1 T. garlic-infused oil*
4 cooked sausage links (I used Gilbert's Caprese Chicken Sausage)
If using cherry or cocktail tomatoes, leave them whole. For roma or plum tomatoes, slice them in half lengthwise (remove seeds by gently squeezing or spooning them out if you like - I skipped this step).
Line a rimmed baking sheet or pan with foil and/or coat the bottom with a thin layer of olive oil (about 1 T.). Lay the tomatoes, cut sides up if halved, in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper (I always omit pepper). Place the thyme springs over the top and drizzle with the remaining olive oil plus the garlic-infused oil.
For cocktail, roma, or plum tomatoes, roast at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until the skins soften and begin to burst. For cherry tomatoes, roast for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard the thyme. Serve with the sausage links. Makes 2-4 servings, depending upon how hungry you are and whether or not you add any side dishes.
*If you prefer, scatter 6-8 whole garlic cloves in the pan with the tomatoes and omit the garlic-infused oil.
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