Tomato basil spread

Ingredients

• 700 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 50 ml Olive oil
• 3 clove Garlic, cleaned
• 10 g Basil, fresh
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Method

1. Heat oven to 200C.
2. Cut tomatoes in half, saving all the juice.
3. Peel and chop the garlic.
4. Toss the tomatoes with juices, garlic, olive oil, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
5. Transfer to a small baking dish.
6. Cook covered for 60 minutes.
7. Remove the lid or foil and continue baking for 60 minutes.
8. Stir occasionally to scrape down the tomatoes.
9. Transfer the tomatoes and garlic, along with any cooking juices to a food blender.
10. Add the basil and blend until smooth.
11. Serve at room temperature.