Description
A flavorful and easy roasted tomato sauce made by roasting fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onions, then blending with herbs and balsamic vinegar for a rich, savory sauce perfect for pasta or as a base for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole head of garlic, bruised and halved
- 1 medium onion, quartered
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste (preferably sea salt)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or fresh oregano to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil or fresh basil to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Halve the tomatoes and place them in a large roasting pan. Add the bruised and halved whole head of garlic, as well as the quartered onion to the pan.
- Season and toss: Sprinkle liberally with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the vegetables. Use your hands to toss everything together to ensure even coating.
- Roast: Roast the seasoned vegetables in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer to a bowl: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the roasted tomatoes, onions, and garlic from the pan into a large bowl, making sure to collect all the vegetables but leaving excess liquid behind if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Add herbs and blend: Add a generous amount of oregano and basil, either fresh or dried, according to your taste. Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or food processor.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar and olive oil depending on your taste preference.
- For a chunkier sauce, pulse the blender fewer times instead of fully pureeing.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Using fresh herbs will provide a brighter flavor, while dried herbs deepen the taste.
- Adding a pinch of sugar can help balance acidity if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: roasted tomato sauce, homemade tomato sauce, Italian sauce, roasted vegetables, easy tomato sauce, balsamic tomato sauce
