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Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Elevate your culinary creations with this intensely flavorful Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce! Bursting with sweet red peppers, sweet onions, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant herbs, this sauce is a flavor powerhouse. We're not shy with the garlic – use it all for an unbelievably creamy and rich base. Perfect for pasta, pizza, chicken, fish, or any parmesan dish you can imagine. This recipe is your secret weapon for quick and delicious weeknight meals, or impressive dinner parties.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 324.5 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.9 (8 Reviews)
Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

  1. Finely chop 1 large sweet onion, 2 red bell peppers, and 8 oz cremini mushrooms.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional, can substitute with chicken broth). Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. While the sauce simmers, mash 1 whole head of roasted garlic (about 10-12 cloves).
  7. Add the mashed roasted garlic to the sauce and stir to combine.
  8. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh basil before serving.
  10. For an extra-smooth sauce, use an immersion blender before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

74 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

5g

Carbs

16g

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