Homemade Rustic Roasted Tomato Sauce
Rustic roasted tomato sauce made with fresh whole tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Chunky, flavorful, and perfect for pasta, pizza, or freezing.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs fresh whole tomatoes
- 1 onion quartered
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast 30–40 minutes until blistered and caramelized.
- Transfer all roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Blend to desired texture. For a smooth sauce, press through a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour into a pot, add oregano and red pepper flakes. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1520IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
