Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe

This slow-roasted tomato sauce recipe is a game-changer! Imagine the rich, sweet, and savory flavors of perfectly roasted tomatoes transforming into a luscious sauce your family will devour. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a homemade masterpiece that's perfect for pasta, rice, or white beans. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 185 mins
Calories 655 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil.
  3. Pour half of the oil mixture onto a large baking sheet.
  4. Arrange 2 pounds of halved Roma tomatoes cut-side down on the baking sheet, ensuring they are coated with the oil mixture.
  5. Drizzle the remaining oil mixture over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon maple sugar and 1 teaspoon salt.
  6. Roast slowly in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until tomatoes are very soft and slightly caramelized.
  7. Carefully transfer the roasted tomatoes to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  8. Serve hot over your favorite pasta, rice, or white beans. Garnish with fresh basil (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

38g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce?

Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce takes about 205 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 185 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce?

Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce has approximately 655 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 85 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce?

The key ingredients for Slow Roasted Tomato Sauce are Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, Basil, Roma Tomatoes, Maple Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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