Ingredients
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- 250 g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 1 red chili pepper (optional)
- 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1– ½ liters (4–6 cups) olive oil
Instructions
- Add the cherry tomatoes, chili pepper, garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, and black peppercorns to an oven-safe dish. Pour in enough olive oil to cover everything completely.
- Place the dish in the oven at 150°C (300°F) and cook for 2 hours.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Strain the oil, discarding the black peppercorns, rosemary, and thyme.
- Transfer the tomatoes, chili, and garlic to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Serve as a pasta sauce, spread in a sandwich, or use as a base for pizza. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours