Description
Make the most of summer flavors with this easy and delicious Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce. Bursting with natural sweetness from the roasted tomatoes, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can create a homemade delight that enhances any meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this sauce offers a touch of warmth and richness that will impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to store, making it a fantastic choice for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into segments
- 4–6 cloves of garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix until well coated.
- Spread the tomato mixture on a baking sheet. Add the onion, red bell pepper segments, and whole garlic cloves around the tomatoes. Drizzle with more olive oil and season again.
- Roast for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then remove garlic skins and transfer all contents to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg