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    You are here: Home / Sauces / How to make roasted heirloom tomato sauce

    How to make roasted heirloom tomato sauce

    Published: Oct 28, 2019 · by Joe Morales

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    roasted heirloom tomato sauce

    A roasted heirloom tomato sauce recipe works on so many levels because of the roasting and the fresh ingredients.

    The flavor of the fresh heirloom tomatoes and the basil give this tomato sauce recipe it's depth. The rich and silky texture is a great start to any tomato-based dish.

    A roasted heirloom tomato sauce recipe works on so many levels because of the roasting and the fresh ingredients.

    What are heirloom tomatoes

    Heirloom tomatoes are an open-pollinated and non-hybrid tomato. Meaning that cultivators depend on birds, bees, and the wind to pollinate. They are not genetically modified and therefore, they are less shelf-stable and less resistant to disease.

    Heirloom tomatoes are an open-pollinated and non-hybrid tomato

    Heirloom tomatoes are grown from plant seeds that are at least a minimum of 50 years old. They have a wide range of colors, flavors, shapes, and sizes.

    Oven roasted heirloom tomatoes

    Roasting any food at a high temperature ensures that you can get a nice brown color on your food. This will change the flavor profile of the food you are roasting and will create an added depth of flavor to your dish.

    Oven roasted heirloom tomatoes

    Fresh herbs vs dried herbs in your tomato sauce

    When adding herbs to any dish, you must remember the proper way to use them and when to add them.

    Fresh herbs are more delicate and require less cooking time to avoid their flavor from diminishing. Dried herbs are more pungent than fresh so you want to use them at the beginning of the cooking process.

    So remember:

    • Fresh herbs - add towards the end, or at the end of the cooking process.
    • Dried herbs - add towards the beginning, or at least by the middle of the cooking process.
    A roasted heirloom tomato sauce recipe works on so many levels because of the roasting and the fresh ingredients.

    If you love this roasted heirloom tomato sauce, You'll also love these recipes:

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    Helpful Hints

    • Can heirloom tomatoes be canned? - YES! They need to be canned according to the water bath canning method.
    • Can you freeze tomato sauce? Absolutely. After they are cooled and placed in freezer-friendly containers, they are good for at least 3 months.

    If you tried the Roasted Heirloom Tomato Sauce recipe, please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter. Tag me with #joeeatsworld

    A roasted heirloom tomato sauce recipe works on so many levels because of the roasting and the fresh ingredients.

    Roasted Heirloom Tomato Sauce

    A roasted heirloom tomato sauce recipe works on so many levels because of the roasting and the fresh ingredients.
    Author: Joe Morales
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 people

    Ingredients 

    • 5 lbs heirloom tomatoes
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 medium shallot, quartered
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon red wine
    • 2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, fine chop
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • pre-heat oven to 500°
    • remove the cores and stems from the tomatoes.
    • rub tomatoes with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper
    • place tomatoes, shallots, and garlic in oven-safe pan and roast for 15 minutes or until browning occurs.
    • remove from oven, let cool to the touch.
    • remove the skin from tomatoes
    • place the tomatoes, garlic, shallots, their liquid and remaining ingredients (except basil) into a large saucepan and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    • add fresh basil. Simmer for another 15 minutes to infuse basil.
    • Serve or let cool and store.

    Disclaimer: I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through the Amazon Affiliate program and other affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

    Equipment

    3 quart saucepan
    Sheet tray (cookie sheet)

    Notes

    • Substitue 1 tablespoon dried basil for the fresh basil 
    • You can omit the red wine if you wish
    • add more salt, pepper, and sugar to taste
    Calories: 70kcal
    Course: sauces
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: tomato, tomato sauce
    Tried this recipe?Mention @joeeatsworld1 and tag #joeeatsworld!

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    Comments

    1. Becky Lipka

      October 27, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      This sauce is AMAZING and it makes me very happy.

      Reply
      • Joe Morales

        November 02, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! The heirloom tomatoes are the best! I just wish they lasted longer in the summer time!

        Reply
    2. Becky Lipka

      October 27, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made it a few times this summer, it is truly the BEST.

      Reply
    3. Amanda

      August 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so delicious. I’m going to keep on making batches with my home grown heirloom tomatoes and freeze for yummy fall dishes.

      Reply
      • Joe Morales

        August 16, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        That's awesome! Let me know how it turns out after you freeze them. I really love the flavor of the heirlooms!

        Reply
    4. Rebecca

      September 04, 2021 at 10:05 am

      How long will this be good in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Joe Morales

        September 04, 2021 at 2:31 pm

        Hi Rebecca,
        It would last about 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator but would last a couple months in the freezer.

        Reply
    5. Barbara

      August 17, 2022 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe last week with my heirloom tomatoes and it was just what I was looking for. The flavor profile was so delicious and it was very easy to make. I rolled the tomatoes in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper and a touch of garlic granules. I also added garlic and onions to the mix in the oven. I put in a crockpot instead of on the stove and cooked until simmering nicely then added my fresh herbs, basil and oregano to taste (lot ). This recipe was fantastic and even my husband who makes the sauce every season loved it. Highly recommend!!!

      Reply
      • Joe Morales

        September 14, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        That's wonderful! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. It's one of my favorites.

        Reply
    6. Shannon

      August 25, 2022 at 9:05 am

      Does the recipe mean 2 cloves of garlic or two heads of garlic??? Thank you, I look forward to making this today once I know.

      Reply
      • Joe Morales

        September 14, 2022 at 6:50 pm

        Hi Shannon, it was supposed to say 2 garlic cloves (or to your taste). I love garlic so I tend to put a little more in but it really depends on the person. I'm fixing the recipe now. Enjoy!

        Reply

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