I don’t know about you, but in this family, we have a strong love for pasta! If you’re looking for a simple, healthy, and delicious homemade tomato sauce, this recipe is perfect for you! It’s a staple in our household and we make it weekly, and even my toddler loves helping out. This sauce is perfect for pasta dishes, pizza, or as a base for other recipes. Plus, it’s easy to store and lasts for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Quick and Easy: With just a few simple ingredients and about an hour of cooking time, you can make a delicious, homemade sauce from scratch.
- Healthy and Flavorful: Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and deepens the flavors, creating a rich, savory sauce without the need for added sugar.
- Family-Friendly: This is a great recipe to make with your little ones! They can help with cutting the vegetables (under supervision), drizzling the olive oil, and, of course, blending the roasted veggies together.
Ingredients:
- 10-15 ripe tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 head of whole garlic
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Tomato paste, Garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, parsley, or any other herbs/spices of choice
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Begin by cutting your tomatoes, yellow onion, and bell pepper into large chunks. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper for added flavor. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cut the top off the garlic head and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then wrap the garlic completely in foil and add it to the baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 1 hour, until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Once the vegetables are roasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooled, blend the roasted veggies together using a blender or immersion blender. Add any herbs and spices you like, such as garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley for extra depth of flavor.
- Your homemade roasted tomato sauce is now ready! Use it immediately with your favorite pasta, or store it in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 6 months for future meals.
Tips and Variations:
- Feel free to customize the herbs and spices based on your family’s preferences! Fresh basil, thyme, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat work great too.
- For a smoother sauce, blend the vegetables longer, or add a splash of water or vegetable broth for a thinner consistency.
- This sauce is incredibly versatile! Use it for pasta dishes, as a pizza sauce, or even as a dip for garlic bread or vegetables.
Storage and Freezing Tips:
To freeze, allow the sauce to cool completely and then transfer it into freezer-safe bags or containers. Label them with the date, and you’ll have homemade sauce ready to go for up to 6 months.
Store your roasted tomato sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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