Roasted Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4lb ripe tomatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-6 garlic cloves
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • small handful fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes/red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 red onions finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½-1 cup vegetable stock

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400º.
  2. Place the tomatoes in a roasting tray then add the olive oil and herbs.
  3. Mix to combine.
  4. Place in the oven and allow to roast for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and starting to char.
  5. Remove and set aside.
  6. Heat a splash of oil in a deep pot then add the onion and allow to soften for a few minutes.
  7. Add the garlic and allow to sautee for a minute before adding the roasted tomatoes.
  8. Turn the heat down and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  9. At this point you can keep the sauce rustic and chunky or blend until as smooth as you prefer and then freeze/keep in the fridge.