Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 170°C.
2. 2
   Wash and slice the tomatoes.
3. 3
   Cut the cheese into thick slices and make small towers alternating tomatoes and cheese.
4. 4
   Season each layer with salt and freshly ground black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs.
5. 5
   Stick a toothpick or a sprig of thyme in the middle of each tomato to prevent the stacks from collapsing during the cooking in the oven.
6. 6
   Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tomato flesh is well cooked.
7. 7
   Serve the tomatoes with the delicious cheese sauce they made.