Name: Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 to 4.5 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut in half; 5 cloves garlic, peeled, cut in half; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, quartered; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried basil); 2 sprigs fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Servings

Prep Time

14 minutes

Cook Time

42 minutes

Toaster Ovens

Blenders

Ingredients

4 to 4.5 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut in half
5 cloves garlic, peeled, cut in half
1 medium yellow onion, peeled, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
6 fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
2 sprigs fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the tomatoes, cut side up on a large baking tray and add 1 clove garlic and the onion. Arrange the tomatoes, garlic and onion so they do not touch each other. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over all and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until very tender. Remove and cool slightly.
Place the cooled vegetables, remaining garlic and oil in the blender and add the salt and pepper to taste, along with the basil and oregano. Select Auto 5 and blend until just chunky-smooth.
Heat the sauce in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed throughout. Serve over hot pasta, grilled chicken or fish.