Pomodoro al Forno con Basilico

• 12 ripe fresh plum tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 120°C/250°F/Gas ½.

Slice the tomatoes in half lengthways, and scoop out the seeds. Crush the garlic with a little salt to a smooth paste. Add the basil and some black pepper.

Spread this mixture evenly on the cut surfaces of the tomatoes. Place uprig