Description
A rich and flavorful roasted cherry tomato sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried basil in a baking dish.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the roasted mixture to a blender and pulse until smooth. If desired, stir in balsamic vinegar for added flavor.
- Serve immediately on pasta, sandwiches, or pizza, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use high-quality tomatoes and olive oil for the best flavor. This sauce can be frozen in small portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg