Garden-Fresh Marinara Sauce
Roasting the tomatoes and onions in the oven first gives this sauce a delectably deep flavor. And, you won't believe how easy it is!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Roma tomatoes, washed and quartered
- ⅓ medium onion, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried garlic
Instructions
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the tomatoes and onions on the prepared baking sheet - be sure everything is spread out in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes and onions with the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried basil.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and set the oven to broil.
- Allow the tomatoes and onions to broil until the edges are beginning to turn dark brown, or 20 to 30 minutes. Check the oven often, as this can easily burn if not watched closely.
- Once ready, turn the oven off and remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Allow the tomatoes and onions to cool. (You can also put them in a bowl and place them in the fridge for a few hours until you are ready to go to the next step that day.)
- Place the tomatoes and onions in a blender, being sure to add the seasonings and juices left in the baking dish.
- Add the lid to the blender and pulse the contents on "liquify" until everything is well-blended and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the Italian seasoning, olive oil, and dried garlic. Stir well to combine completely.
- Place a lid on the saucepan and simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, with meatballs, or even as a pizza sauce.