Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce—a homemade, flavor-packed alternative to store-bought options! Featuring caramelized Roma tomatoes, golden roasted garlic, fragrant oregano, and fresh basil, this rich sauce is a celebration of classic Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly roasted in just 35 minutes, the tomatoes and garlic blend into a velvety sauce that can be left chunky for rustic charm or pureed smooth for sophistication. Ideal as a topping for pasta, pizza, or even as a dip, this versatile recipe is as easy as it is delicious. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, this sauce is your go-to for effortless, wholesome cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole Roma tomatoes
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 6 whole Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 small Onion (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the Roma tomatoes and cut them in half lengthwise.
Peel the garlic cloves. If using onion, peel and quarter it.
Place the tomatoes (cut side up) and garlic (and onion, if using) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized, and the garlic is golden and fragrant.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Transfer the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion (if used) into a blender or food processor.
Add the fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes.
Blend until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Serve hot over pasta, as a pizza sauce, or as a dip. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2392 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1543 mg | 33% | |
*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.
