Basil Baked Tomatoes

From a fantastic award winningregional cookbook from the Junior League of North Harris County (Houston). It is called Texas Ties, and I have NEVER had a bad recipe from the book. I have not tried this one, but it sounds yummy.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 18  small roma tomatoes
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 7  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
•  kosher salt

Directions

1. Cut tomatoes in half lenghtwise.
2. Arrange the tomatoes cut side up in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with the basil and garlic; drizzle with the olive oil.
3. Bake at 200 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The tomatoes are done when shriveled but still moist.
4. Cool to room temperature. Season with salt to taste just before serving.
5. Note: this is supposed to be a good pizza topping, pasta topping, or as an dition to grilled cheese sandwiches or tossed green salads.