Ingredients

4 large beefsteak tomatoes (about 3 pounds), cored and halved crosswise

2 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 thin slices

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomato halves, cut side up, on a large rimmed baking sheet. Dividing evenly, top with butter and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Bake tomatoes until tender, 40 to 45 minutes.