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The Best Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Jillian Mead Profile PicturesJillian Mead
Gather the whole family around the table to enjoy this rich, bold tomato sauce that transforms humble ingredients into something unforgettable.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds ripe tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Place the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
    The Best Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe step 2
  • Roast for 20 minutes, or until the veggies are softened and lightly browned.
    The Best Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe step 3
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the peel. Place the roasted garlic, tomatoes, onion, Italian seasoning, and basil in a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce reaches your desired consistency (the longer you blend, the smoother the sauce).
    The Best Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe step 4

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 19mgFiber: 5g
Keyword Tomato Sauce
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