Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are that little extra something that will take your pasta dinners, salads, and charcuterie boards to the next level of deliciousness. They’re sweet, garlicky, and SO easy to make!
Sometimes you’re lucky to get two piddly cherry tomatoes from your garden. And then there are those years when every tomato plant in your yard is heavy with tomatoes. At first, it’s fantastic! But then as the season continues, you wonder, “What am I going to do with all these cherry tomatoes?!”
I’ve got the answer for you: roasted cherry tomatoes. (And this oven roasted tomatoes recipe for the full-size tomatoes.)
These roasted cherry tomatoes are quite literally bursting with flavor—as they roast, they pop open and the juices caramelize on the pan. Cherry tomatoes are always a treat, but once you try them roasted in the oven, it’s hard to eat them any other way! They’re juicy, sweet, and perfect for snacking on or adding to all kinds of dishes.
Ingredients for Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
For the full measurements and quantities, scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Cherry Tomatoes – You can swap in grape tomatoes, but because they’re smaller, they’ll take a little bit less time to cook.
- Garlic Cloves – If you’re a fiend for garlic, go ahead and add some extra!
- Olive Oil – You’ll need a drizzle before roasting, and you can also finish with a drizzle of good EVOO after roasting if you’d like.
- Seasonings – Kosher salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning give these roasted cherry tomatoes some Italian flair, but you can experiment with other seasonings if you’d like. Try adding sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary to the pan, or garnish with fresh basil when the tomatoes are done roasting.
How to Make Roasted Tomatoes
Here’s a brief overview of the steps to making oven-roasted tomatoes.
- Season. Add the tomatoes and garlic to a sheet pan and drizzle with oil, then toss with the seasonings.
- Roast. Bake the tomatoes in a 400ºF oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish as desired, and serve warm or room temperature.
Tips for Making Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
This recipe for burst cherry tomatoes is incredibly easy, but here are a few pointers to help make sure they turn out perfect.
- Dry the tomatoes well. If they’re still wet from being washed, they won’t roast as nicely—instead, they’ll steam. That means you won’t get the same caramelization.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Leave a bit of space between each tomato so they have room to caramelize. Crowding the tomatoes is another way that you’ll cause them to steam instead of roast.
- Don’t forget the parchment paper. This will prevent the tomatoes from sticking to the pan and make cleanup a breeze. If you’re out of parchment paper, you can use foil with a little extra oil or spray it with cooking spray.
- Use tomatoes that are roughly the same size. I know this isn’t always easy if you’ve got tomatoes from the garden, but do your best! This helps ensure that they’re all done roasting at the same time.
Ways to Use Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
You can just eat them like candy, and believe me, you will be tempted to. But if you can resist the temptation, you can put roasted cherry tomatoes to use in so many different ways.
- Bruschetta. Crush the tomatoes a little bit so they won’t roll off the bread. Top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil.
- Pasta. You can crush the tomatoes and use them as a sauce for pasta, or add them whole to recipes like Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta and Easy Pasta Primavera for an extra burst of flavor.
- Salad. Add roasted cherry tomatoes to your favorite green salad, use them in place of fresh tomatoes in caprese salad, or toss them in a pasta salad like this Pesto Pasta Salad or Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad.
- Pizza. Roasted cherry tomatoes are excellent for pizza! You can crush them and use them instead of sauce for a Grilled Margherita Pizza or place whole tomatoes on top of the cheese as a topping.
- Charcuterie board. Serve them in a bowl as part of a charcuterie board for a pop of color and flavor.
- Chicken. Spoon the tomatoes and juices over Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts for a flavorful sauce. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Sandwiches. Use a fork to smash the tomatoes and layer them on ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and balsamic glaze. Eat the sandwich as-is or grill it like a panini.
More Roasted Vegetable Recipes
- Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Easy Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- How to Make Oven Roasted Beets
- Roasted Zucchini
- Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
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Get the Recipe: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 garlic cloves, Or more if you like things garlic-y.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Spread the tomatoes and garlic on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle with the olive oil then sprinkle with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and seasoning.
- Toss to coat.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and starting to caramelize.
- Remove the baking sheet and transfer the tomatoes to a serving dish.
- Garnish with basil and parmesan, if desired.
- Serve hot or room temperature.