Roasted Tomato Sauce

Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Transform simple ingredients into a symphony of flavor with this roasted tomato sauce. The oven's heat coaxes out the natural sweetness of Roma tomatoes and mellows the pungent garlic, creating a deeply satisfying sauce that elevates any pasta dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    90 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Arrange tomato halves skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Scatter garlic cloves amongst the tomatoes. Drizzle evenly with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 40 mins Roast in the preheated oven until the tomatoes are softened and bubbling, approximately 25 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and roast for another 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes just begin to caramelize and brown at the edges. Turn off the oven and let the tomatoes rest inside with the door closed for a final 5 minutes to deepen the caramelized flavor. (40 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Transfer the roasted tomatoes and garlic to a bowl. Add the torn basil leaves. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush the mixture to break apart the tomatoes, leaving it a bit chunky for a rustic texture. If desired, remove the skins from the tomatoes at this point. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.

For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the roasted tomatoes after crushing them.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes during roasting for a touch of heat.
This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage.
Experiment with adding other herbs, such as oregano or thyme, for a different flavor profile.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Nayeli Beier

    This sauce is amazing! The roasting really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes.

  • Dallin Ritchie

    My family loved it! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Kira Konopelski

    So easy to make and much better than store-bought sauce.

  • Kyleigh Schuppe

    I added a little balsamic vinegar at the end and it was incredible!

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