Citrus Free Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata
Roasting cherry tomatoes low and slow — well, hot and steady at 400°F — transforms them into something deeply jammy, caramelized, and almost sweet, with blistered skins that burst with concentrated flavor. Spooned warm over pillowy, cloud-like burrata, the result is a dish that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen but comes together on a single sheet pan. Garlic slices turn golden and tender in the oven alongside the tomatoes, and fresh thyme perfumes the whole thing as it roasts. Many tomato-forward dishes sneak in a squeeze of lemon or orange to brighten the acidity, but this recipe skips citrus entirely — the natural sweetness of the caramelized tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze do all that work beautifully. A scatter of fresh basil and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the end bring everything into sharp, herby focus. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast, so consider doubling the tomatoes and keeping the extras on hand for pasta or toast the next day.
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4 servings
For the roasted tomatoes
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 4 balls (4 oz each) burrata cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
- 2
Drizzle the 3 tbsp olive oil over the tomatoes and garlic, then scatter the red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and thyme sprigs over the top. Toss to coat evenly.
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