My easy roasted tomato and garlic sauce, destined to become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Perfect for adding to your favourite pasta, this sauce promises a burst of fresh, delicious flavour with every bite. Whether you store it in the fridge for quick weeknight meals or batch cook and freeze for later, it's a versatile option that's always ready to impress.
Spotting tomatoes on sale, especially during the vibrant summer months, prompts me to stock up eagerly. This sauce is effortlessly fresh and irresistibly delicious, making it a must-have in any kitchen arsenal. And for those fortunate enough to grow their own tomatoes, the possibilities are endless. Experimenting with a variety of tomato types is perfect for enhancing the sauce's flavour profile.
Calories in Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce
This Pasta Sauce serves 4, providing approximately 480ml or 2 cups in total. Each serving, equivalent to about 120ml or ½ cup of sauce, contains 83 calories.
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Ingredients Needed
Here are some notes on the ingredients used in this recipe:
- Fresh Tomatoes: Ripe, mixed variety or on-the-vine grape tomatoes provide a juicy and flavourful base for the sauce.
- Onion: Adds a fragrant and savoury depth to the sauce.
- Garlic: Roasted garlic cloves bring a rich and earthy flavour to the sauce.
- Dried Italian Herbs: A blend of oregano, basil, and thyme adds a Mediterranean touch with a fragrant herbal essence.
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock: Provides a silky texture and savoury richness to the sauce.
- Olive Oil: Drizzled generously for a luscious silkiness and fruity undertones.
- Sugar: Balances the acidity of the tomatoes, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Seasonings that elevate the flavours, creating a well-rounded and satisfying taste experience.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
How to make the Sauce
- Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, Italian herbs, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a baking tray. Toss everything together to ensure they are evenly coated with the oil and seasoning.
- Roast the ingredients at 170°C fan (190°C, 375°F, or gas mark 5) for 40-45 minutes until they have softened and developed a roasted aroma.
- Transfer the roasted ingredients to a saucepan and add the chicken or vegetable stock.
- Use a blender to roughly blend the mixture until smooth. This will create a thick and flavourful sauce.
- Once the sauce has cooled down, transfer it to a jar for storage. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week, ready to be used whenever needed.
Best Tomatoes for Pasta Sauce
Undoubtedly, the best tomatoes for a pasta sauce include roma, particularly the esteemed Italian San Marzano variety, celebrated for their rich flavour and low acidity, elevating any dish to gourmet status. Equally delightful are baby grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, bursting with sweetness when roasted, infusing the sauce with vibrant flavour. Their small size ensures quick, even roasting, perfect for busy evenings. Additionally, ripe on-the-vine tomatoes bring a robust and fresh taste to the sauce, especially when sourced from your garden or local market. If you're fortunate enough to have a surplus of tomatoes from your garden, a mixed selection of varieties works wonderfully, adding depth and complexity to your sauce.
For a roasted pasta sauce, using San Marzano, grape, cherry, or on-the-vine tomatoes makes preparation effortless. There's no need to peel; simply toss them with seasonings onto a baking tray and let the oven work its magic. As they roast, their skins blister and char, adding a subtle smokiness to the sauce while preserving their delicious flavour and nutrients.
Best dish for roasting vegetables for sauce
When it comes to roasting tomatoes for a delicious pasta sauce, I always rely on baking trays, especially my non-stick ceramic-coated ones. They come in various sizes, ensuring even spreading of ingredients for perfect cooking every time. With ample space, each tomato caramelizes beautifully, infusing the sauce with rich flavour.
Cramming everything into a small dish leads to uneven roasting and a lack of those yummy flavours. Opting for spacious baking trays allows for proper airflow, ensuring each tomato cooks evenly, resulting in a sauce that's bursting with deliciousness.
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FAQ for Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce
Yes, as well as lasting up to 1 week in the fridge, this sauce freezes wonderfully. Simply store it in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Add more garlic for extra punch, adjust the amount of sugar for sweetness, or play around with herbs and spices to customize the flavour to your liking. Add a pinch of red chilli flakes if you like some heat.
Simply double or triple the ingredients to make a larger batch. Just make sure to use larger baking trays or roast the tomatoes in batches to ensure even cooking.
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Recipe Card
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce
My easy roasted tomato and garlic sauce, destined to become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Perfect for adding to your favourite pasta, this sauce promises a burst of fresh, delicious flavour with every bite.
Ingredients
- 600g (21oz) of fresh tomatoes (use any variety you like, can also use a mixture)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, sliced in half
- 1 ½ teaspoons of dried Italian herbs or mixed herbs
- 1 cup (240ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar or granulated sweetener
- salt and black pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan), 190°C, 375°F, or gas mark 5.
- On a large baking tray, place the tomatoes, onion, halved garlic cloves, Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Drizzle the ingredients with olive oil, then toss them to ensure they're evenly coated.
- Roast the mixture in the oven for approximately 40-45 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Transfer the roasted ingredients to a saucepan and add the stock.
- Blend the mixture with a stick blender until it reaches a thickened sauce consistency. If needed, you can add additional stock to help it blend smoothly. Alternatively, you can use a traditional blender.
- Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a lidded jar and store it in the fridge for approximately 1 week or freeze it for later use.
- Enjoy your delicious roasted tomato and garlic sauce over your favourite pasta.
Notes
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- Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
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- Gluten Free Friendly - use gluten free stock
- Dairy Free Friendly
- Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly
- Optional: add some freshly grated parmesan
- Freezer Friendly ❄️
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 83Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 20mgSodium 338mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 3gSugar 7gProtein 1g
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Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
yes it will be free if you use sweetener in place of the sugar 🙂
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
it sure is, called paste in the US/Canada but puree in the UK.