Alex Guarnaschelli’s Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Tarragon Dressing Recipe is Perfect for Summer

Alex Guarnaschelli

Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli is sharing with us some of her favoriteโ€”and simplestโ€”summertime recipes. These slow roasted tomatoes make the perfect starter or side.

Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Tarragon Dressing

Serves 2 to 4

For Tomatoes

8 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise

1 teaspoon confectionersโ€™ sugar

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

ยผ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For Dressing

2 sprigs fresh tarragon leaves, chopped (2 teaspoons)

ยผ cup low-sodium chicken broth

ยฝ slice bread, preferably white or brioche, toasted

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 small shallot, chopped (1 heaping tablespoon)

ยผ cup canola oil

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ยบF. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Put the tomato halves cut side up in a single layer on the baking sheet. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper and olive oil. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the tomato halves. Put the pan in the oven and roast until the tomatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  3. In a food processor, blend the tarragon leaves, chicken broth, toast, vinegar, and shallot and garlic. With the machine running, slowly drizzle oil into the mixture so it emulsifies. Taste for seasoning.
  4. Drizzle the tomatoes with the dressing and serve.

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