Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
Whip up your own delicious roasted cherry tomato sauce in just minutes with only a handful of simple ingredients! When you roast fresh cherry tomatoes in the oven, they caramelize and transform into a luscious, flavorful sauce that's sure to elevate any dish. It's all about that burst of flavor! Perfect for pasta, pizza, or even as a dip, this sauce is not only easy to make but also a wonderful way to celebrate the fresh taste of summer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 178
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 2 large shallots peeled and sliced into wedges
- 4 garlic cloves sliced in half
- 7 thyme sprigs
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- On a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, add the cherry tomatoes in a single layer along with the shallots, garlic, and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast uncovered until bubbly and slightly caramelized, about 35-45 minutes.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs.
- Carefully transfer the oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and all the juice to a blender. Blend until a smooth sauce forms.
- Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and add the basil. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Use right away or transfer the sauce to an airtight container.
Notes
- The sauce will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, or 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1263IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg