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Homemade tomato sauce in a glass jar, with fresh basil and spaghetti in the background.

The Best Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

Jillian Mead Profile PicturesJillian Mead
Dive into this rich, 30-minute homemade tomato sauce recipe! Roasted garlic & fresh basil make it unforgettable. Vegan & gluten-free.
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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