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Homemade Tomato Pasta Sauce

An easy and delicious homemade tomato sauce made with roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, and fresh herbs.

40 minutes Original post

Ingredients

  • cherry or Roma tomatoes (if using Roma, diced into large pieces)
  • 1 head of garlic, peeled and cloves separated
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh basil
  • oregano

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Spread the tomatoes and chopped onion over a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Scatter the peeled garlic cloves amongst the tomatoes and drizzle generously with olive oil, ensuring the garlic is well-coated.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and roasted.

  5. 5

    Transfer everything into a bowl, then add a handful of fresh basil and some dried oregano.

  6. 6

    Blend with an immersion blender or standard blender until smooth.

  7. 7

    Adjust salt and seasonings to taste and serve over pasta.