Ingredients
3 pounds tomatoes (beefsteak or plum)
1 medium onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Use a sharp paring knife to core the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes in half; transfer to one large (or two smaller) rimmed baking sheet; add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme.
Toss tomato mixture with oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer (turn tomatoes cut side down). Roast until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. If vegetables begin to brown too quickly, push them toward the center of the sheet.
Using tongs or your fingers, peel off tomato skins; discard. Transfer mixture (including juices) to a blender; pulse several times, until chunky. Let cool completely; transfer to an airtight container.
