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Homemade Pasta Sauce

This delicious homemade pasta sauce recipe is packed with flavor, only requires a few simple ingredients, and is super easy to make!
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Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 6-6&1/2 lbs tomatoes San Marzano or Roma work best!
  • 1 bunch fresh garlic peeled
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp Italian herb blend basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place rinsed tomatoes onto a baking sheet, along with the peeled garlic cloves and chopped onions. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs, salt and pepper.
  3. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the edges begin to caramelize.
  4. Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes.
  5. Transfer the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onion to a blender or food processor and add in fresh basil. Blend until smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. If desired, you can strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother finish.
  6. Use sauce immediately, or allow it to cool before transferring to an airtight container and placing it in the refrigerator or freezer!

Notes

This recipe yields 2 quarts of pasta sauce.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.