Description
This Fresh Marinara Sauce is made using garden fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, roasted garlic and roasted onion. The sauce is versatile and can be used on pasta, pizza and in soups. It’s very easy to make and you can’t beat the flavor of all the fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds saucing tomatoes (I recommend Roma and San Marzano)
- 1 head garlic
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Core the tomatoes and cut in half or quarters Cut the onion in quarters. Cut the garlic head in half, horizontally, then place each half on a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Â Loosely close the garlic in the aluminum foil.
2. Add tomatoes, onion and garlic to sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 30 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, scoop tomatoes and onions into a blender. Remove the garlic heads from the aluminum foil and squeeze the softened, roasted garlic out of the cloves. Add basil, parsley and oregano. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and additional herbs as needed.
4. Serve over pasta, on pizza or use in soups. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American/Italian