Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce
Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce is a flavorful and rich sauce that combines roasted garlic and ripe tomatoes for a bold, savory taste. The roasting process deepens the garlic's sweetness and brings out the natural umami of the tomatoes. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. This sauce is easy to make and adds a delicious, homemade touch to many dishes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Large skillet
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Immersion blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 heads of garlic
- 6 large Roma tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Slice the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes until buttery soft.
- In a pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped Roma tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook until tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pan, stir, then blend until smooth (or keep it rustic for texture).
- Top with fresh basil leaves and enjoy over pasta, pizza, or grilled veggies.
Notes
Always use high-quality olive oil and fresh Roma tomatoes, especially during tomato season. If tomatoes aren’t in peak season, canned tomatoes work just as well. Also, roasting the garlic brings out its natural sweetness, so don’t skip this step.