Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
68 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
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Tired of using those bland jars of spaghetti sauce? This homemade roasted tomato marinara sauce is packed with more flavor than those store-bought jars.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Roma tomato
- 1 onion peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
- 1 garlic whole head
- ¼ cup basil lightly packed, fresh leaves
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with foil (it will help keep the tomatoes from sticking to the pan).
- Add the tomatoes and onion to the pan and drizzle over 1.5 tablespoons olive oil along with the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Slice the top off the head of garlic, making sure to leave it intact.
- Drizzle the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil over the garlic and wrap it tightly in foil.
- Place the garlic cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are caramelized and the onions are golden brown.
- Remove the garlic from the foil and squeeze out the cloves-- be careful, it will be hot!
- Add the garlic cloves to a food processor, along with the roasted tomatoes, roasted onion, remaining two tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.
- Puree to your desired consistency and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Store the marinara sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
Notes
- I’m using roma tomatoes but you could also use heirloom-- just avoid varieties with a bunch of seeds as they tend to be more watery.
- Onion and garlic add delicious flavor to the marinara sauce!
- Olive oil helps the tomatoes caramelize without burning.
- Balsamic vinegar enhances the sweetness and acidity in the tomatoes.
- Basil is my favorite herb to use in marinara sauce-- it really makes a difference! You could also add 1 teaspoon fresh thyme if you’d like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 cup sauce
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup sauce | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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