
Roasting cherry tomatoes low and slow — well, hot and steady at 400°F — transforms them into something almost jammy, deeply caramelized, and bursting with concentrated sweetness. Spooned warm over pillowy burrata, they create that perfect contrast of hot and cool, silky and rich, that makes a dish feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Sliced garlic turns golden and tender in the pan alongside the tomatoes, soaking up olive oil and picking up just enough heat from the red pepper flakes to keep things interesting. Fresh thyme perfumes the whole tray as it roasts, and a scatter of basil leaves and flaky sea salt at the end pulls everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of fungi, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — just straightforward, produce-forward cooking. A drizzle of balsamic glaze at the end is optional but genuinely worth it if you have a bottle on hand. This one is equally at home as a stunning starter or a light centerpiece, and it comes together with almost no effort.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
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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