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Plate of spaghetti with roasted tomato sauce and basil on a red table, surrounded by fresh tomatoes, a bowl of extra sauce, and a glass of water.
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5-Ingredient Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

Make roasted tomato sauce at home with just 5 ingredients! This bold, flavorful sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dips, Sauces, and Salsas
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: roasted tomato sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs tomatoes any variety, 1360 g
  • 6 cloves garlic whole in their skin
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil 45 mL
  • ½ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil
  • Optional: hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano*

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Prep 3 lbs tomatoes (cut large tomatoes into chunks, leave any cherry tomatoes whole. Add tomatoes and 6 cloves garlic to a parchment or aluminum-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 Tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ tsp each salt and pepper, tossing around to evenly coat everything. Turn all tomatoes cut side down.
    A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds halved and whole tomatoes and a few garlic cloves, all seasoned and ready to roast for a flavorful roasted tomato sauce.
  • Bake: Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until tomatoes blister and turn brown. If you notice the tray smoking, add a touch of water to the pan.
    Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce begins with tomatoes and garlic cloves roasted on a dark baking tray until the tomatoes are split and slightly charred.
  • Blend: Add roasted tomatoes to a food processor. Squeeze the garlic out of their papery skins and add them to the food processor as well, along with 2 Tbsp fresh basil. Blitz until combined.
    Food processor bowl containing a chunky red-orange roasted tomato sauce with visible herbs, sitting on a red countertop sprinkled with salt.
  • Taste: Taste the roasted tomato sauce and add more salt and pepper as needed.
    A plate of spaghetti topped with oven roasted tomato sauce and garnished with basil leaves, with a fork on the side, set on a red tabletop.

Notes

Fridge Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer Storage: Freeze in baggies or containers for up to 3 months—just thaw and stir well before using (it may separate slightly but will come back together when warmed).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.8g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 10.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 8.8g | Vitamin A: 2885IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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