Description
A rich and flavorful roasted tomato sauce perfect for pasta and pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop the tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Toss everything together.
- Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use any ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted tomato sauce, tomato sauce recipe, Italian sauce