Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
This oven-roasted tomato sauce is bursting with flavor but still wonderfully light! It's so delicious, you'll be amazed how simple it is to make.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Roma tomatoes, (washed and quartered)
- 1 cup onion, (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic, (whole, peeled)
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh oregano, (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the quartered tomatoes, chopped onion, whole garlic cloves, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar.4 pounds Roma tomatoes, 1 cup onion, 6 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon sugar
- Add the olive oil and toss until the tomatoes are well-coated.½ cup olive oil
- Transfer to a 13- × 9-inch baking dish.
- Roast until the tomatoes soften, about 45-60 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Drain off any excess liquid.
- For a chunkier sauce, mash the tomatoes with a potato masher right in the pan. For a smoother sauce, transfer to a food processor and process for a few seconds.
- Stir in the fresh basil and oregano.¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh oregano
Notes
This recipe is for 10 servings. Each serving is 1 cup of sauce.
Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. I recommend a jar with a screw top lid for convenience.
You can also freeze the sauce for longer storage.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
147
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.4
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1.6
g
8
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
482.3
mg
20
%
Potassium
538.9
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
10.8
g
4
%
Fiber
3.3
g
13
%
Sugar
5.9
g
7
%
Protein
2.6
g
5
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
7.5
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.