Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce (Freezer-Friendly)
Elevate your pasta dishes, pizzas, and more with this incredibly flavorful and versatile Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce. This freezer-friendly recipe is a game-changer for home cooks who desire the convenience of a quick sauce without compromising on taste or quality. By slow-roasting cherry tomatoes with aromatic garlic, onion powder, and oregano, you'll create a concentrated, sweet, and savory sauce that will transform any meal into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
- 5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your oven to 425°F and allow it to preheat while you prepare the tomatoes.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and remove any stems.
- Arrange the cleaned tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet or roasting pan, ensuring enough space between them.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. For now, leave out the oregano.
- Place the baking sheet with the seasoned tomatoes into the oven and roast for approximately 45 minutes. The tomatoes are done when their skins appear wrinkled.
- Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and set them aside to cool.
- Once cooled, transfer the tomatoes to a food processor and blend until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Pass the blended tomato mixture through a food mill for a silky-smooth skin and seed-free sauce. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
- After milling the sauce, stir in the dried oregano and taste the mixture. Adjust the seasonings as needed to suit your taste preferences.
- Your homemade roasted cherry tomato sauce is now ready! You can use it immediately, store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it later.
Notes
Freezing Methods
- Mason Jars: Sturdy and reusable, mason jars are perfect for freezing individual portions of your homemade roasted cherry tomato sauce.
- Specialty Freezer Containers: Designed specifically for freezing, these containers come in various sizes and are an excellent option for storing larger quantities of sauce.
- Freezer Bags: Convenient and space-saving, freezer bags allow you to store your sauce in flat, stackable portions that thaw quickly when needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1237IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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