i LOVE grilled tomatoes (i like the sweetness of plum) served w/ pasta. halve 3-4lbs tomatoes, toss with olive oil (using about 1tbsp oil: 1lb tomatoes), 1tbsp thyme, salt & pepper to taste. grill tomatoes cut side down first, until soft and charred. coarsely cut the grilled tomatoes and toss w/ 1lb al dente linguine, a little more olive oil, and grated parm. no fuss, simple recipe which is great on a hot summer day.