Ingredients

8 cups Roma or plum tomatoes, halved 

1/2 cup sugar 

2 tablespoons salt 

1/2 cup olive oil 

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 

1/2 cup chopped garlic 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place all ingredients in a large bowl; mix to combine. Spread tomato mixture evenly in a large baking dish and transfer to oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and mash, using the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Return to oven and continue to bake until soft and juicy, 15 to 25 minutes more.