Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 4 Tbs. olive oil, preferably extra virgin
  • 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 18 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic: 3 thinly sliced, 2 minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 large bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 lb.), large stems removed

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Spread tomatoes in an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  • Toss with 3 Tbs.
  • olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper and sliced garlic.
  • Tuck rosemary sprigs among tomatoes.
  • Roast uncovered, 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are wrinkled.
  • Discard rosemary.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbs.
  • olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook minced garlic 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden.
  • Add broccoli rabe.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Uncover, and stir in tomatoes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot.