Roasted cherry tomatoes are halved tomatoes coated in garlic, olive oil and herbs, then baked at high heat until caramelized. These tomatoes make a great side dish or topping for pasta!
I’m a huge fan of roasted vegetables; roasted asparagus, roasted green beans, and these roasted cherry tomatoes are family favorites. The flavors get concentrated through the roasting process and it makes for the most delicious tomatoes you’ll ever eat!
We always have a carton of cherry tomatoes in the kitchen because my kids love to take them in their school lunches. Sometimes I over buy before we can get through them all, and in those cases I make a big batch of these roasted cherry tomatoes. These roasted tomatoes take just minutes to put together and can be used in so many different ways.
How do you roast cherry tomatoes?
The first thing you’ll want to do is select your tomatoes. You can use cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or any other small tomato variety. I like to use a variety of colors when they’re available because it makes for a nice presentation, but regular red tomatoes work just as well.
You can choose to roast your tomatoes whole or slice them in half, it’s up to you. I typically cut them in half because if you roast them whole, they tend to burst open in the oven. While they still taste great, they don’t look as pretty that way. If you’re roasting tomatoes to be pureed for a sauce or a soup, then presentation doesn’t matter as much so go ahead and leave ’em whole.
The tomatoes are seasoned with olive oil, garlic and herbs before taking a trip through the oven. These little tomatoes get almost caramelized in the oven and the flavors intensify in the best possible way.
How do you use roasted tomatoes?
How do you use roasted tomatoes?Roasted cherry tomatoes can be eaten on their own as a side dish, or used in a variety of preparations such as
- Pizza
- Salads
- Pasta
- Soups
- Marinara sauce
What is the difference between grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes?
I’ve noticed a lot of grape tomatoes at the grocery store. The main difference is that grape tomatoes are shaped differently and aren’t quite as sweet as cherry tomatoes. You can use grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes in this recipe and get delicious results.
Are cherry tomatoes good for you?
Cherry tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and folate. They also are full of the antioxidant lycopene which has many health benefits including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.
My kids love these roasted cherry tomatoes just as much as they do the fresh version. It’s an unexpected side dish that friends and family will enjoy. If you go with a variety of colored tomatoes, this recipe is even elegant enough to serve at a dinner party!
More great veggie recipes
- Roasted Carrots
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced herbs such as parsley, basil or chives
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Place the cherry tomatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the oil mixture over the tomatoes and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top, then serve.
Nicole says
Sara, I have tried several of your recipes with minor “tweaks” and have loved them, your bagel dogs are awesome and a huge hit, always (with no tweaks) this one instead of using crushed garlic I slice the garlic thinly to join the tomatoes on a fig jam and goat cheese pizza and it was delicious.
Christine says
Great Recipe
How long will these last in the fridge? Can I immerse them in olive to keep longer?
Sara says
I’d say up to 5 days!
Jackie says
Had an over abundance of cherry tomatoes from the garden and tried this out. Added a small bit of cayenne pepper powder to balance out the extra sweetness. Definitely making again!
Lise says
After roasting i drained off the liquid and used it on cooked pasta, then added the tomatoes, some chopped kalamata olives…oh yum! Even better cold.
Deb says
Can you freeze the tomatoes after roasting them?
Sara says
Yes that should be fine!
Lisa says
Great recipe! Made this to top homemade seeded sourdough bread with goat cheese. Delish!
Amy says
I am going to try your idea with the leftovers. I put the tomatoes over a green salad but doubled the recipe. I also like to use heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Flo says
These really came out great! The flavor of the tomatoes was sweeter after being roasted
rayetta says
Using them on homemade pizza tonight!
Debbie says
I just made this and it was so good with our own tomatoes!
Jacque Hooper says
Love roasted tomatoes! Can’t wait to add these to my salad for dinner this evening! So robust and juicy; yum!
Iryna says
I’m also a huge fan of roasted vegetables and these roasted cheery tomatoes look like a perfect addition to any meal!
Claire Cary says
these photos just made me drool and these tomatoes are amazing!!
Heidy L. McCallum says
I love roasted tomatoes and your tomatoes look magnificent. I could go for some tonight with our pasta. Thanks for another great recipe that I know my family will really enjoy.
Heidy
Jere Cassidy says
I am so making these roasted tomatoes. I love the yellow ones!!! Just putting these tomatoes on top of spaghetti sounds like a perfect summer meal.
Jessica Formicola says
My family loves tomatoes, so I can’t wait to try these roasted cherry tomatoes! What a delicious looking recipe!
Krissy Allori says
I love how roasting the veggie brings out so much flavor!
Suzy says
I love roasting vegetables too! Makes a super simple side dish! The family really loves these!
Melissa says
The tomatoes were amazing!
Julie says
Cherry tomatoes are my favorite snack from the fridge but I can’t wait to make these with pasta!