Roasted Tomato Sauce

Roasted Tomato SauceGluten-free | Sugar-free | Dairy-free | No added fats or oils | Vegan

Makes: 1 large jar or 500-600 grams (1.1-1.3 lbs) of sauce
Cuisine: Bridget's Healthy Kitchen
Course: Condiments
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour & 50 minutes
Keeps: 1 week stored in the fridge

I have been making a version of this sauce for years but have re-engineered it, so it's healthy! This new healthy version is now my go-to tomato sauce. I use it on spaghetti bolognese, meatballs, eggplant parmigiana, and as a base for various curries. 

My roasted tomato sauce is the perfect alternative to store-bought pasta sauce and bottled tomato sauce (ketchup). I always have a jar of this in the fridge or freezer. 

This recipe has no added salt, sugar, fat, gluten or dairy. It's also full of beautiful spices and flavours.

Hints, Tips & Tricks

Roasting tomatoes in the oven helps to sweeten and flavour them n a wonderfully satisfying way, making this sauce an absolute hero.

RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.1 lbs) medium-sized ripe tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 150 ml (5 oz) water

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C (390F)
2. Fill a small roasting tray with a piece of baking paper and lay the cut tomatoes into the roasting tray, cut side facing up.
3. Sprinkle the tomatoes with cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, black pepper and thyme leaves. Place the tray in the oven and cook for 40-50 minutes or until really well roasted.
4. Add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and water to a pot, bring to a simmer, and allow the mixture to simmer for 60 minutes.
5. Using a stick blender or food processor, blend the sauce till it's smooth. Taste for flavour, adding more salt and pepper if required.
6. Allow to cool and then store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 1 week.