INGREDIENTS
2 lbs or 1 kg tomatoes
1 small tin anchovies (drained and diced)
3 cloves garlic sliced
1/2 tsp.(2ml) freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp.(2ml) hot red chili flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp. (1ml) salt (optional)
1/4 cup (50 ml.) extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup (50ml.) chopped fresh basil or parsley
DIRECTIONS
1) Preheat oven to 350F(160C)
2) Slice tomatoes into !/2″/1 cm. slices and layer in a casserole dish with the chili flakes, anchovies, garlic and pepper. Optionally add salt as well. Pour olive oil on top.
3) Roast in the oven for 1 hour or until the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
4) Keep warm and cook your pasta.
5) Toss pasta with sauce and sprinkle with the basil or parsley.
Note: you will not distinguish the anchovies in the sauce - its the secret ingredient
Serves: 4-6 people