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Perfect Roasted Red Tomato Sauce

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This sauce is PERFECT for baked ziti, spaghetti, lasagna, or any dish calling for red sauce. I’ve tweaked this sauce to perfection, and I’ve had good luck using it fresh, freezing it, and canning it.  Let me tell you how to make it!

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Perfect Roasted Red Tomato Sauce
Author: Ruth
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 3-5 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 Celery Stems, chopped small
  • 6-8 Quarts Tomatoes, halved, roasted, and peeled
  • 1/2 Cup Red wine, Chianti or Cooking wine
  • 5-10 Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped fine
  • 1-2 6 oz. Can(s) of Tomato Paste optional
Italian Seasonings
  • 1 Tbsp Dehydrated Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Dehydrated Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Lemon zest
  • 2 Bay Leaves (whole)
Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to roast at 400 degrees.

  2. Wash tomatoes, then cut in half. Place skin-side up on baking sheet.  Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until skin just browns.  Remove from oven. Pull skins off immediately. 

  3. In large pot, heat olive oil over low-medium heat. Cook chopped onion and celery until almost clear, about 4-5 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more, until fragrant. 

  4. Add de-skinned, roasted tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.

  5. Stir in wine, tomato paste (if desired) and fresh basil.

  6. Add seasonings and stir. 

  7. Bring to just below a boil, then reduce heat to low-med. Cook uncovered until desired consistency is reached (sauce will continue to thicken the longer you cook), approximately 45 minutes-1 hour (longer for thicker sauce). 

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Roasted Tomato Garden Salsa

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Roasted Tomato Garden Salsa
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

This salsa is easily adjusted for spiciness.

Author: Ruth
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds tomatoes (vine ripened are best!)
  • 2-4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-5 jalapenos (or other peppers)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
Instructions

  1. On a cookie sheet, slice in half and place facedown the following: tomatoes, garlic, onion, and peppers.

  2. Roast tray at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

  3. Place roasted veggies (pull off tomato skins if desired) into food processor with remaining ingredients and blend to desired consistency.

This salsa is super easy and roasting brings out all of the flavors.  No chips necessary, just eat it with a spoon! [Read more…]