Vesuvius Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 6 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and halved lengthwise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat and saute onions until tender, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Place tomatoes in a single layer in large roasting pan, add onions, 2 more tablespoons olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, sugar and crushed red pepper.

4. 4

   Toss to coat thoroughly, and roast until tomatoes are tender but not mushy, about 2 hours.