Name: Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg tomato ripe; 1/4 cup olive oil to coat; 1 pinch salt and pepper

by The Klutzy Cook Last updated on 07/09/2019

Roasting tomatoes for this sauce packs it with a real flavour punch. Simple to prepare, the sauce can be served on its own over pasta with fresh Parmesan or combined in other recipes. - The Klutzy Cook

Ingredients

1 kg tomato ripe
1/4 cup olive oil to coat
1 pinch salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C.
Step 2

Cut tomatoes in half and place cut side up onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Step 3

Brush or drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Cook the tomatoes for 1 hour. Allow to cool long enough to handle.
Step 5

Remove the skins from the tomatoes.
Step 6

Blend in a food processor for a few seconds to produce a fine tomato sauce.

Equipment

1 food processor
1 baking tray

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

The sauce can be used immediately. Alternatively store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.Using good quality tomatoes is important. Roma or vine ripened are best. The tomatoes can be roasted for a longer time which will give a more intense flavour. Reduce the temperature to 110C and roast for 3 hours. Add different flavours to the sauce by sprinkling fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, mint), minced garlic or finely chopped onion.