Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 12roma tomatoes
tops removed and sliced in half
- ½yellow onion
sliced
- 5 clovesgarlic
whole
- 3 tbsp.extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp.course sea salt
divided
- ½ cfresh chopped basil
- 1 tsp.fresh cracked black pepper
divided
- 2 tbsp.fresh thyme of topping individual plates
- optional: 1/2 cup chicken broth
i have used this in the photos you see here.
- optional: 1/2 cup of parmesan
- optional: 1 cup heavy cream or just 1/2 cup if you add in the parmesan and chicken broth too
- additional salt and pepper to taste and parmesan cheese for topping
Directions
- 1
Add the tomatoes, garlic and onion to a baking sheet and brush both sides with the extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle each side with half of the salt and pepper.
- 2
Put the baking sheet in the oven on broil for 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove the skins of the tomatoes if you prefer and put everything from the baking sheet into the blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add everything to a large pot or Dutch oven and then bring to a boil over medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes.
- 5
Turn off the heat and blend with the immersion blender. Turn the heat on and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken broth if desired and turn the heat off to blend again. Even if you don't add the chicken broth, blend again. Then simmer for another 15 minutes.
- 7
*You can skip this step if not adding parmesan and/or heavy cream Turn the heat off again and add the parmesan and heavy cream now if desired. Stir until most of the parmesan has melted and then blend for a third time.
- 8
Add in the basil and simmer again for another 10 minutes. Then serve with additional salt and pepper to taste, thyme, parmesan and enjoy!
Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a simple yet robust sauce that elevates any pasta dish? This easy Roasted Roma Tomato Sauce recipe is your answer, delivering rich, homemade flavor without fuss. It's a truly delicious sauce to top any pasta, and perfect to save for your next meal or for canning.
You'll love how this recipe transforms humble Roma tomatoes into a deeply flavorful sauce. The simplicity of roasting them with aromatic garlic and onion brings out their natural sweetness, creating a delicious foundation perfect for any pasta night. This method creates a sauce that tastes wonderfully complex, making it a staple for your culinary repertoire.
Prepare for a wonderfully aromatic sauce that fills your kitchen with comforting scents. The natural sweetness of roasted Roma tomatoes combines beautifully with savory garlic and onion, brightened by fresh chopped basil and a hint of fresh cracked black pepper. The texture, whether rustic or smoother, will cling perfectly to your favorite pasta, offering a comforting and satisfying experience that tastes far more sophisticated than its easy preparation suggests.
This versatile roasted tomato sauce welcomes your personal touch. For a richer sauce, consider adding a splash of chicken broth for depth, or a generous pour of heavy cream and parmesan cheese for a luxuriously creamy finish. You can always adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to suit your palate, ensuring every spoonful is exactly to your liking.
This delightful sauce is perfect for topping any pasta, from delicate strands to hearty shapes. For an elegant presentation, garnish individual plates with fresh thyme and a sprinkle of extra parmesan for an added layer of flavor and visual appeal.