Roasted Tomato Sauce

3 lbs ripe plum tomatoes (about 20), cut in half and seeded

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup minced fresh basil

1/2 tsp black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450.  Toss tomatoes with 1 Tbsp oil and salt.  Place cut sides down on baking sheet.
2. Bake 20-25 minutes or until skins are blistered.  Cool.  Process tomatoes, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, basil, and pepper in food processor until smooth.