Slow-Braised Tomatoes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250F.

2. 2

   Cook onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in basil and red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Toss tomatoes with sugar and salt in a bowl.

5. 5

   Arrange tomatoes, cut sides down, in a roasting or baking pan (13- by 9-inch).

6. 6

   Spoon onion mixture over tomatoes and add enough of remaining 3/4 cup olive oil to reach halfway up tomatoes.

7. 7

   Braise in middle of oven, stirring gently halfway through cooking, until tomatoes are very tender but not falling apart, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.