Start with scratch for the most amazing tomato sauce! Stoneware or enameled cast iron is best for this recipe, but any non-reactive (i.e., not plain cast iron or light-colored aluminum) will work fine. The additions of fresh basil leaves and a bit of fresh orange juice brighten all of the flavors and balance the deep taste of the roasted tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. fresh oregano
- 1½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Toss the tomatoes and pepper with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Arrange in a single layer, skin side up, in a large baking dish and roast until skins are brown and blistered (30-40 minutes).
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool slightly (20-30 minutes). Remove as much of the skins as comes off easily. Deglaze the roasting pan, if desired, by using a fork to rub a piece of tomato along any brown bits that formed on the pan during roasting.
- Mash the tomatoes to desired texture, using a fork for chunky sauce or a food processor for a smoother sauce. Stir in the basil and orange juice and serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving Size 249 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 3% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 450mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars 7g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 2g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 39mg | 2% | |
| Iron 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 585mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 116.3mcg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C 44.4mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin E 1.9mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K 31.8mcg | 25% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Niacin 1.8mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Folate 40.6mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 9.1mcg | 30% | |
| Chloride 137.9mg | 6% | |
| Pantothenate 0.3mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus 61.7mg | 4% | |
| Iodine 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 30mg | 8% | |
| Zinc 0.5mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.4mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 1.7mcg | 4% | |
| Molybdenum 11.7mcg | 25% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper, Orange Juice, Olive Oil, Basil, Oregano, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes.
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