Capture the best of summer with this perfect recipe that can be enjoyed any time of year. Prepare a topping made from local greenhouse cherry tomatoes, thyme and garlic, concentrating the flavours by confiting them in oil. It’s a maximum of flavour but with minimal prep work.
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Ингредиенты
- 4 cups (560 g) cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 slices country bread, each about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick
- 1 cup (250 ml) ricotta cheese
- Fleur de sel
- Basil leaves
Инструкция
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In an 11 x 8-inch (28 x 20 cm) baking dish, combine all of the ingredients. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour or until the tomatoes have broken down slightly. Let cool for 30 minutes (see note). Remove and compost the thyme sprigs.
