Roast tomatoes with tomato confit and basil oil

If you have the time to make Tomato Confit for this recipe, you really should, because its soft, sweet garlic adds another dimension to the finished dish. But if you do not, sun-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil make a fine substitute.

If using dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), soak them in very hot water to cover until tender (you may need to change the water once or twice, depending on their age). Drain well, then marinate in olive oil to cover for as little as an hour or as lo