Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!

When you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes, you can either make this Pomodoro Sauce recipe, this Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, or you can whip up these roasted cherry tomatoes with garlic.

And in this current moment, my vote would be to try out the latter.

These little flavor explosions might just change your life.

After adding them to a Pesto Shrimp Pasta dish one evening, I needed more.

Next, they topped a toasted baguette along with a poached egg and avocado slices for breakfast. Then they garnished a grilled chicken breast… and each time they were shock-your-palate delicious! These are my current favorite ways to enjoy them, but the possibilities are endless.

Why Make this Recipe?

  • Roasted grape tomatoes are BURSTING with juicy, savory goodness.
  • This recipe is stupid easy to throw together.
  • You can customize the flavor combination to your liking.
  • These tomatoes go with EVERYTHING!
Shrimp pesto pasta in a white bowl with roasted cherry tomatoes and pine nuts.
Roasted cherry tomatoes on a large baking sheet with a hand scooping up some.

Ingredients and Substitutions

For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.

Cherry and grape tomatoes, olive oil, cracked black pepper, sea salt, and garlic as the ingredients for a roasted tomatoes recipe.
  • Tomatoes. The best varieties are cherry or grape, which are small and full of flavor, or Campari, which is a larger tomato but will still work well if cut into smaller pieces.
  • Garlic. Fresh garlic is key! Minced garlic will help to disperse the flavor evenly.
  • Olive Oil. A relatively good-quality extra virgin olive oil will have a big impact on the amount of flavor this fresh tomato recipe has.
  • Fresh Herbs. Fresh basil, rosemary, oregano, or thyme can be added to give this recipe even more pizzazz.

Pro Tip: Both whole garlic cloves and fresh herbs will give you the absolute best flavor.

Step-by-step Instructions

Please see the recipe card below for the full instructions, ingredient amounts, and a printable recipe.

Slice and season the tomatoes.

Use a cutting board and a sharp chef’s knife to cut the fresh cherry tomatoes in half. You can also leave them whole; you will just have to roast them a little longer.

Add the halved tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon to carefully stir until all of the pieces are coated.

Cherry tomatoes being cut in half on a wooden cutting board.
A wooden spoon stirs sliced tomatoes with seasoning.

Bake in the oven.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Arrange in a single, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. To save time during cleanup, line the tray with parchment paper.

Roast for 20-25 minutes in a 400°F preheated oven, or until the skin begins to shrivel. The roasting process breaks down the meat inside, releasing the juices.

Cherry tomatoes are roasted on a tray.
A wooden spatula scooping up roasted cherry tomatoes from a baking sheet.

FAQs

Can I use wrinkled cherry tomatoes?

Yes, in fact this recipe is a great way to use up not-so-fresh tomatoes. Wrinkling is a sign of tomatoes that are starting to go bad. They’re still safe to eat but the flavor might not be as good when first picked.

Are roasted tomatoes good for you?

Yes! In fact, when tomatoes are cooked, their antioxidant properties are increased.

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What to serve with it?

After baking, you can toss these tomatoes with fresh herbs for added flavor. Add them immediately to your favorite salad or pasta, or top a protein with them, like:

  • On a toasted baguette for a vegan bruschetta recipe,
  • Atop a grilled chicken breast for the keto and low-carb conscious,
  • Alongside poached eggs and avocado for an easy gluten-free breakfast,
  • Or with this Pesto Shrimp Pasta for an elegant date night dinner in.

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic

By: London Brazil
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic are surprisingly simple to make with little hands-on time. It's quick and easy to toss cherry or grape tomatoes with oil and garlic and then bake them in a single layer in the oven.
A spatula scoops up some roasted cherry tomatoes with herbs and garlic from a baking sheet.
Yield 6 servings
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 25 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds cherry tomatoes or grape, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh herbs optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss together tomatoes, oil, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until tomatoes are well coated.
    2 pounds cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4-6 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Arrange tomatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Roast tomatoes for 20-25 minutes or until the skin begins to shrivel.
  • Serve with additional herbs, if desired, with toasted bread, pesto pasta, or on grilled chicken and enjoy!
    Fresh herbs
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Notes

  • Tomatoes: Any small variety will work. If you have tomatoes that are going bad, roast them as well!
  • Ingredients: Higher-end options of oil and salt take the flavor over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 336mg, Potassium: 338mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 739IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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