Ingredients

  • One 1 3/4-pound rack baby back ribs
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 12 thyme sprigs
  • 8 sage leaves with stems
  • 2 rosemary sprigs

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet, rub the ribs with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Season them generously with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange half of the garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, sage leaves and rosemary sprigs on the baking sheet.
  • Lay the ribs on top and cover the remaining garlic and herbs.
  • Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Roast the ribs for 1 hour, until the ribs are tender and browned in spots.
  • Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Discard the garlic and herbs.
  • Cut the ribs down between the bones, arrange them on plates and serve.