Roasted Tomato Sauce
Roasted tomato sauce is a tasty, versatile marinara sauce made from oven-roasted tomatoes that bring out their natural sweetness and depth of flavor. It's a simple and healthy way to enjoy the taste of summer all year round!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped or thinly sliced
- ¾ cup shallots, sliced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt, Diamond Crystal
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste, optional
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup chopped basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar (optional), or to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Slice or chop the tomatoes into 1-inch to 2-inch pieces. Discard stems and any tough cores.4 pounds tomatoes
- In a large bowl, toss the chopped tomatoes, shallots, and garlic with the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.6 cloves garlic | 3/4 cup shallots | 2 tsp Italian seasoning | 1 tsp kosher salt | 1/2 tsp black pepper | Dash crushed red pepper flakes | 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Spread the tomato mixture out on a large, rimmed baking sheet and roast for 45 minute to 1 hour, stirring once about halfway through.
- Put the tomatoes and vegetables through a food mill to remove seeds and peels. Alternatively, put the tomato mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain if desired.
- Transfer the tomato mixture to a saucepan and add the tomato paste. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until thickened as desired, about 10 minutes. Add the basil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more. Taste and add sugar, if needed.3 tbsp tomato paste | 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves | 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Refrigerate the sauce and use within 3 to 4 days or freeze it for longer storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 394mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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