Description
Learn how to make a delicious Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce that will elevate your pasta dishes to a whole new level. Perfect for any home cook!
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs (900-1360 g) cherry tomatoes, stems removed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil, plus more for roasting
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) fresh garlic, minced
- small handful of fresh basil leaves
- 3-4 sprigs, fresh thyme, stems removed
- salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400℉ for preheating.
- Drizzle the cherry tomatoes with a light layer of vegetable oil, ensuring they are evenly coated, then arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or a large roasting dish. Roast the tomatoes for 25-30 minutes until they start to burst and wrinkle slightly. Once done, take them out of the oven, cover loosely with foil, and set aside.
- In the meantime, pour 1/4 cup of vegetable oil into a sturdy saucepot and warm over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Add the diced onions and cook, stirring every now and then, until they begin to soften and release moisture, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce the minced garlic, mix thoroughly, and continue cooking until the garlic turns golden in a few minutes.
- Incorporate the roasted tomatoes, along with all the juices from the baking pan, and add the fresh basil and thyme. Stir everything together and season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper according to your taste.
- Reduce the heat to low, partly cover the pot leaving a small gap, and allow the mixture to simmer for at least 25 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally as the sauce thickens.
- Take the pot off the heat and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to achieve your preferred sauce texture.
- Decant the finished sauce into pint-sized canning jars or other airtight containers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Enjoy!
Notes
- Try enhancing the flavor by roasting cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before adding them to the sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat to complement the tomatoes’ sweetness.
- Experiment with herbs like oregano or rosemary to create a unique flavor profile in the sauce.
