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Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe with Fresh Basil

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A slow-roasted cherry tomato pasta sauce that is sweet, tangy, and herbaceous with fresh basil, perfect for pasta or as a versatile sauce for various dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds cherry tomatoes (about 1.4 kg)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • A generous handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Rinse about 3 pounds of cherry tomatoes and pat dry. Toss them in a mixing bowl with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if desired.
  3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the tomatoes in a single layer.
  4. Roast in the oven for 2 to 2½ hours until tomatoes collapse and caramelize slightly around the edges and garlic is softened and fragrant. Check around 2 hours to avoid burning.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. For chunky sauce, mash gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. For smooth sauce, pulse in a blender or use an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Serve warm tossed with cooked pasta, topped with fresh grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Keep the oven temperature low at 275°F to avoid burning garlic and toughening tomatoes. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting. Use thinly sliced garlic for mellow flavor. Adjust seasoning after roasting. The sauce can be made ahead as flavors deepen after a day or two. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow-roasted cherry tomato sauce, pasta sauce, fresh basil, homemade tomato sauce, easy tomato sauce, roasted tomato pasta sauce, gluten-free, vegan

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