ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 3 pounds tomatoes 
• 1 small head of garlic
• 2-4 Tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/4 cup fresh basil 
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound cooked pasta

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and set aside.
2. Quarter the tomatoes and place on the pan. Add fresh basil on top of tomatoes then drizzle the olive oil across the top. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
3. Cut the top of the garlic off and then wrap in foil. Place on the pan.
4. Roast the tomatoes for 45 minutes, or until the skins start to shrivel. Allow to cool slightly, and then pour the tomatoes and basil into a blender. Remove the foil from the garlic and squeeze the cloves into the blender. Pulse until you reach your desired consistency. Add more basil, salt and pepper to taste. Warm if needed, before serving.
5. Serve over cooked pasta.

Source : https://www.iheartnaptime.net/roasted-garlic-tomato-sauce/

RECIPE NOTES

The sauce will keep for one week in the refrigerator or up to 4 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Roasted garlic tomato sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g8%

Sodium 12mg1%

Potassium 570mg16%

Total Carbohydrates 32g11%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 6g

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A38.8%

Vitamin C38.1%

Calcium3%

Iron9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.