Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Tomatoes

I saw Ina make these on her cooking show. The episode was entitled "Photo Finish". These tomatoes are delicious!

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 12  plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, cores and seeds removed
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 2  large garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes.
4. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are concentrated and beginning to caramelize.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.