Oven-Roasted Plum Tomatoes

These versatile tomatoes can also be used in pasta sauce, on pizzas, or as part of an antipasto platter.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 24 appetizers

Ingredients

•  vegetable oil cooking spray
• 12  large plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• assorted fillings

•  pesto sauce
•  chopped  olive
•  fresh mozzarella ball (small balls)
•  soft fresh goat cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Spray large rimmed baking sheet with the nonstick spray.
2. Remove seeds and juices from tomato halves. Arrange tomato halves, cut side up, on prepared sheet; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, then drizzle with oil.
3. Roast tomatoes until slightly charred and tender, about 50 minutes. Cool completely on sheet. Spoon desired filling into each.