Tomato Conserva Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Tomatoes

   Wash the ripe tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them in half and remove the seeds. Place the halved tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Season the Tomatoes

   Drizzle the halved tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle salt over them. Add chopped Calabrian chiles on top.

3. 3

   Roast the Tomatoes

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Roast the tomatoes in the oven for about 2 hours, or until they are concentrated and slightly caramelized.

4. 4

   Cool and Store

   Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, transfer them to a jar and add fresh basil leaves. Pour additional olive oil to cover the tomatoes completely.

5. 5

   Serve with Ricotta

   Serve the tomato conserva with a generous dollop of cows milk ricotta on the side, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil if desired.