PrintRoasted Tomato Sauce
A simple, hands-off method for making deep-flavored tomato sauce using a sheet pan, perfect for home gardeners.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange tomatoes and garlic on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 45 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Blend tomatoes and garlic in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Stir in fresh basil and oregano. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Freeze sauce in portions for later use.
- Try adding red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Use fresh thyme or rosemary for a different herb flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg