[NEW] Roasted Tomato Sauce

Start with scratch for the most amazing tomato sauce! Stoneware or enameled cast iron is best for this recipe, but any non-reactive (i.e., not plain cast iron or light-colored aluminum) will work fine. The additions of fresh basil leaves and a bit of fresh orange juice brighten all of the flavors and balance the deep taste of the roasted tomatoes.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 min.
Total Time: 2 hours
8 Servings
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[NEW] Roasted Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. plum tomatoes, halved and seeded ½ red bell pepper, seeded
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh oregano 1½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp. orange juice

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Toss the tomatoes and pepper with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Arrange in a single layer, skin side up, in a large baking dish and roast until skins are brown and blistered (30-40 minutes).
  2. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool slightly (20-30 minutes). Remove as much of the skins as comes off easily. Deglaze the roasting pan, if desired, by using a fork to rub a piece of tomato along any brown bits that formed on the pan during roasting.
  3. Mash the tomatoes to desired texture, using a fork for chunky sauce or a food processor for a smoother sauce. Stir in the basil and orange juice and serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 249 g
Amount per serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 448.2mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 10.6g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g 11%
Total Sugars 6.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 39mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 585.8mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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