Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
Tired of using those bland jars of spaghetti sauce? This homemade roasted tomato marinara sauce is packed with more flavor than those store-bought jars.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds roma tomatoes
- 1 onion peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
- 1 whole head garlic
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves lightly packed
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with foil (it will help keep the tomatoes from sticking to the pan).
- Add the tomatoes and onion to the pan and drizzle over 1.5 tablespoons olive oil along with the balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Slice the top off the head of garlic, making sure to leave it intact.
- Drizzle the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil over the garlic and wrap it tightly in foil.
- Place the garlic cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are caramelized and the onions are golden brown.
- Remove the garlic from the foil and squeeze out the cloves-- be careful, it will be hot!
- Add the garlic cloves to a food processor, along with the roasted tomatoes, roasted onion, remaining two tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil.
- Puree to your desired consistency and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Store the marinara sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
Notes
- I’m using roma tomatoes but you could also use heirloom-- just avoid varieties with a bunch of seeds as they tend to be more watery.
- Onion and garlic add delicious flavor to the marinara sauce!
- Olive oil helps the tomatoes caramelize without burning.
- Balsamic vinegar enhances the sweetness and acidity in the tomatoes.
- Basil is my favorite herb to use in marinara sauce-- it really makes a difference! You could also add 1 teaspoon fresh thyme if you’d like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup sauce | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 46mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g