Grilled Tomato Sauce with Garlic
Capture the bold, smoky flavors of summer with this Grilled Tomato Sauce with Garlic, a simple yet sensational recipe that brings out the best in fresh, ripe tomatoes. By charring the tomatoes and garlic on the grill, this sauce achieves a deep, caramelized sweetness complemented by the richness of olive oil and the vibrant freshness of basil. With just six simple ingredients, this versatile sauce is a breeze to prepare and can be customized to your preferred texture—smooth and velvety or delightfully chunky. Perfect as a topping for pasta, a spread for pizza, or even a dipping sauce, it’s a must-try for any Mediterranean-inspired meal. Ready in just over 30 minutes and packed with smoky, savory flavor, this recipe is destined to become your new favorite homemade sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Wash and dry the tomatoes, then lightly score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato to make peeling easier after grilling.
Place the tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves directly on the grill grates.
Grill the tomatoes for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and the skins begin to peel away. Grill the garlic cloves for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until they are softened and slightly charred.
Remove the tomatoes and garlic from the grill. Let them cool for a few minutes until they are safe to handle.
Peel the tomatoes, discarding the charred skins. Squeeze the garlic out of its skins.
Place the peeled tomatoes, roasted garlic, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into a blender or food processor.
Blend until the mixture reaches your desired level of smoothness. For a chunky sauce, pulse a few times; for a smooth sauce, blend thoroughly.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately over pasta, spread on pizza, or as a dipping sauce, or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2418 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2724 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
