Mozzarella and slow-cooked tomatoes
Use ripe, vibrant heritage tomatoes and pair with good quality Mozzarella for a classic, irresistible dish worth the wait
SERVES
2
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
20
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
150
MINUTES
Ingredients
4-6 ripe heirloom tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
extra virgin olive oil
1 sprig of thyme, leaves only
1 sprig of rosemary, needles chopped finely
2 balls of fresh buffalo Mozzarella
1 bunch of fresh basil leaves
Method
Preheat the oven to 120°CÂ
Place the tomatoes, whole, in a small roasting tin and scatter over the chopped garlic, thyme and rosemary.
Cover in olive oil and season with sea salt. Bake slowly for 2½-3 hours until the tomatoes are soft, hot and ready to burst.
Serve in a bowl with a ball of Mozzarella with some cooking juices, olive oil, salt and fresh basil.
