Garden Fresh Roasted Tomato Sauce
A simple yet flavorful roasted tomato sauce inspired by summer gardens, perfect for pasta or pizza toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe paste tomatoes
- 1/4 cup high heat oil (e.g., Avocado Oil)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 5–6 cloves garlic (peeled and whole)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (torn if large)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the ripe tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, spaced out, and add the whole garlic cloves and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with high heat oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with sea salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes before blending.
- Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Notes
For chunkier sauce, blend less. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg