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.