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Pizza sauce in a small mason jar with a wooden spoon.

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pizza Sauce

Course: Sauces and Spreads
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 tbsp
Calories: 27kcal
Author: Deanna
A rich and flavourful pizza sauce made with roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and herbs. It's a great way to use the abundance of cherry tomatoes you grow during the summer months.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes any variety, or combination you like
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers any colour combination you like
  • 1/3 cup chopped shallot approximately 1 medium shallot
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Rinse and blot dry the vegetables. Cut the peppers and shallots into large chunks.
  • Spread the tomatoes, peppers, shallots, and garlic on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt, oregano, and basil.
  • Place the tray in the oven and roast for 40-45 minutes until the vegetables are slightly charred and the tomatoes are blistered.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the vegetables to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Move the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor, along with the brown sugar. Place the lid on the appliance and puree until smooth, starting on low speed and gradually increasing the speed to avoid splashing.
  • Taste the sauce and add more sugar, salt, or seasoning, if needed. Then move the sauce to an airtight container.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approximately one and a half cups of sauce.
  • The pizza sauce will vary in thickness depending on the variety of tomatoes used and how juicy they are. If the sauce is too thick after blending, you can slowly add a bit more olive oil to thin it.
  • Taste the pizza sauce after pureeing. If needed, add more salt, herbs, or sugar to suit your taste.
  • Store leftover sauce in a small container or jar in the fridge for up to a week. If making a large batch, you can freeze it in containers or jars for several months. If using jars, be sure to leave room for expansion.
The flavour of this sauce will vary depending on the variety of tomatoes you use, where they are grown, and the ripeness of the vegetables used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg