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Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce Recipe

A rich and flavorful roasted garlic pasta sauce, inspired by Emeril Lagasse's classic recipe! This recipe requires some advance planning as the garlic needs to be roasted beforehand, but the result is well worth the wait. Enjoy a burst of savory garlic, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in this easy-to-make pasta sauce perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 594.7 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

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How to Make Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast an entire head of garlic (about 1 whole head) until soft and caramelized, about 40-45 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. While the garlic roasts, finely chop 1 medium yellow onion.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and saute until softened and golden, about 6 minutes.
  4. Add 4 cloves of minced fresh garlic (reserve the roasted garlic for later) and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot), 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, crushing them slightly with your hands as you add them to the pan. Include their juices.
  7. Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to a low simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add the roasted garlic cloves, squeezing the roasted garlic from their skins into the sauce. Stir to combine.
  10. Continue to simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  11. Serve over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

170 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

20g

Carbs

27g

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