Juicy Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pints of cherry tomatoes; 1 small red onion (thinly sliced); 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Recipe

You're in for a delicious surprise thanks to these roasted cherry tomatoes. It's so easy to make and goes fantastic with pasta, fish, chicken- you name it!

These juicy roasted sheet pan cherry tomatoes cook alongside your main dish or solo. Keep reading for all my cooking tips and the best seasonings!

large sheet pan of roasted cherry tomatoes and salmon

The Best Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Laura fuentes holding a skillet of food standing in front of a blue door

Roasting vegetables is my favorite way to turn them into a delicious side dish. And while cherry tomatoes are a fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!), roasting them brings out their natural sweetness no one can resist.

Plus, it’s an easy-to-find ingredient year-round, and with a few simple additions, you have a healthy side that pairs well with all kinds of main dishes.

How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes

I like to include onions for extra flavor, but it’s up to you. Toss the tomatoes and sliced onions with oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Spread them in an even layer and roast until the tomatoes are golden and begin to release their juices. That's all there is to it!

left: cherry tomatoes with onion and seasonings; right: cherry tomatoes in a sheet pan

What Temperature to Roast Tomatoes

Roasting cherry tomatoes at high heat and not too long, at 400F for about 20 minutes, brings out the most caramelization and sweetness. They can also be roasted at 375F for 25 to 30 minutes if you’re cooking them alongside a protein such as baked chicken breasts.

Laura’s Tips & Tricks

Line pan with parchment paper

Outside of making it an easy cleanup, parchment paper helps prevent the caramelized tomatoes from sticking to the pan and tearing up when serving.

Oven rack in the middle of the oven

Roasting the tomatoes too high up will burn them before they have finished caramelizing. Make sure to position the oven rack before you preheat the oven.

Cooking with another pan in the oven

If you cook the tomatoes with another dish in the oven, you can position this sheet pan in a separate oven rack, in the middle of the oven, right below the top item.

Other seasonings

Switch up the seasonings by tossing the tomatoes with Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning or ¼ cup pesto sauce.

How to Serve Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted cherry tomatoes can be served on top of cooked rice, tossed with pesto pasta, or as the roasted veggie on these savory oatmeal recipes.

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

You’re in for a delicious surprise thanks to these roasted cherry tomatoes. It’s so easy to make and goes fantastic with pasta, fish, chicken- you name it!

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Ingredients

2 pints of cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

Prep:

Position your oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

Season:

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Place cherry tomatoes and sliced onions in the bowl and toss to combine and season all ingredients well. Transfer them onto the lined sheet pan.

Roast:

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on how roasted you like. Make sure to give them a good toss around minute 15.
Once ready, remove from the oven and serve.

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