Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
This roasted cherry tomato sauce is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that enhances any dish with its rich, tangy taste.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes with sugar, balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir to combine and then pour onto a baking sheet or casserole dish.
- Nestle in the pieces of bell pepper and onion. Place the garlic cloves (with skins on) in the middle.
- Drizzle with a little more olive oil and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Roast at 400 F for about 45 minutes.
Cooking
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove the garlic from the pan, squeeze the garlic pulp from the skins into the blender.
- Blend the remaining contents until smooth.
Serving
- Transfer the sauce into jars with lids and store in the fridge until ready to use. The sauce will stay fresh up to five days, or you can freeze it for up to 6 months.
Notes
For added zing, blend in a splash of lemon juice at the end. This sauce can be used as a dip, spread, or drizzled over various dishes.