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Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce

This roasted tomato sauce is made with 6 simple ingredients and requires less than 10 minutes of hands-on prep work. Enjoy now or freeze it for later!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings: 2 to 2 ½ quarts of sauce
Calories: 526 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pounds medium or small tomatoes , stems removed
  • 1 medium head of garlic , peeled (you can chop the garlic if you want but can keep cloves whole if you'd like)
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Place the tomatoes on large baking sheet with a raised 1-inch lip. Add the garlic cloves and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Use your fingers to mix well to coat. Top with torn basil leaves and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Bake for 4 hours or until tomatoes are soft and bursting.
  4. Allow to cool then pour into a blender in batches. Pulse 2-3 times then blend for 1 minute or until desired chunkiness. Pour into quart jars or pour into freezer bags to freeze flat.
  5. Will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week or 4 months in the freezer.

Notes

  • To make this as a shelf-stable, jarred sauce to can for later, add two tablespoons of bottled lemon juice and one teaspoon of salt to each jar. Add a teaspoon of sugar to offset the added acidity if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 58mg (2%) Potassium 2705mg (77%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 9763IU (195%) Vitamin C 157mg (174%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2to 2 ½ quarts of sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526

% Daily Value*

Calories 526kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Potassium 2705mg 58%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 9763IU 195%
Vitamin C 157mg 174%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.