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2 days ago

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Recipe Details

Author Roni Zaide
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes

Summary

A rich, oven-roasted tomato sauce with sweet caramelized onions and mellow, jammy garlic, lifted by herbs and warm spices. Perfect for pizza, pasta, or as a vibrant base for soups.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    In a roasting pan, place the tomato halves, onion halves, and whole head(s) of garlic. If desired, add fresh herbs and/or spices on top.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked black pepper.

  4. 4

    Bake for 50 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let cool slightly, then remove peels from the onions and garlic if left on.

  6. 6

    Transfer everything to a blender and process until smooth.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  8. 8

    Use immediately, or refrigerate, freeze, or can for later.

Ingredients

  • 5 tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 2 onions (cut in half (yellow, red, or white))
  • 1 head garlic (left whole (peel on optional))
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (cracked fresh)
  • 1 handful mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, basil) (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
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