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Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce Easy Homemade Basil Recipe

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This slow-roasted cherry tomato sauce with fresh basil is a game-changer for anyone who’s ever been disappointed by watery, bland sauces from a jar. The oven does all the work, transforming ordinary cherry tomatoes into something extraordinary without you having to stand over a hot stove.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds cherry tomatoes (about 900g)
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed (about 10 large leaves)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Rinse cherry tomatoes and pat them dry. Leave stems on or remove them. Spread tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Scatter peeled garlic cloves among the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
  4. Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, until tomatoes are wrinkled, slightly caramelized on the bottom, and have released some juices. Halfway through, gently shake the pan to redistribute.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. If stems were left on, they should slide off easily.
  6. Transfer roasted tomatoes and garlic to a food processor or blender. Add fresh basil leaves. Pulse a few times until desired consistency is reached. For a thinner sauce, add water or olive oil a tablespoon at a time.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more salt, red pepper flakes, or balsamic vinegar as desired.
  8. Use immediately or let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Don’t crowd the pan; tomatoes should be in a single layer. Rotate pan halfway through roasting. Use room temperature tomatoes for even cooking. Save the roasting juices for maximum flavor. For deeper garlic flavor, separate cloves and roast for the last 30 minutes. This sauce freezes well for up to 3 months.

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