After a holiday weekend of overindulging on succulent turkey and a larger than necessary heap of mashed potatoes covered in rich gravy, my stomach and arteries are begging for simplicity. To me simple meals are ingredient focused, no fuss wonders. Not all recipes need to have you dashing to the supermarket for that specialty item or utilize every utensil in your kitchen. Sometimes those meals that you go to over and over again are those that are easy and delicious.
In the winter months I often dream of a warm summer’s day walking down the aisles of a farmer’s market. My eyes are instantly drawn to the bright colours of fruits and vegetables that over-spill the producers’ stands. It can be difficult to make a selection when surrounded by a bountiful supply of fresh quality ingredients. However when at a chain super market the fresh produce is often lacking, making your decision of what to choose even more difficult. It is often a toss-up between the bruised apple versus the shriveled bell pepper.
But with the recipe below, your go to answer will now always be tomatoes. Regardless if the tomatoes are summer market fresh, or seen better days, slow roasting a tomato of any shape or size brings out a sweet concentrated flavour. Mixing in garlic, onions, and olive oil (the Italian trifecta) creates the perfect accompaniment to a big bowl of warm pasta. This dish really is simple, letting the ingredients and the oven do all the work- the perfect meal to rid you of those post holiday turkey blues.
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