Baked Tomato Sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Roasted tomato sauce is the essence of Italian cuisine, embodying the warmth of the Mediterranean sun and a richness of flavors. Roasted tomatoes reveal their sweetness and depth, acquiring caramel notes enhanced by the addition of fragrant basil and tart red wine. The mild spiciness of paprika and the rich taste of sautéed onions and garlic make this sauce an ideal complement to pasta, meat, and seafood. Traditionally, Italians use such sauces in home recipes inspired by simplicity and naturalness. It harmoniously combines sweetness, acidity, and umami, creating a rich texture and flavor that makes you return to it again and again. The finished sauce can be stored in the refrigerator to enjoy its rich taste for a week.
1
Prepare medium tomatoes and wash them well.
2
Make cross-shaped cuts with a knife.
3
Line the baking tray with foil, place the tomatoes on top, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
- Olive oil: to taste
4
Generously sprinkle with salt and dried basil. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and bake the tomatoes for 40 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Dried basil: 3 teaspoons
5
Remove the baked tomatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
6
Use a knife to separate the skin from the flesh.
7
Place the peeled tomatoes in a container and puree with an immersion blender.
8
Chop the onion and garlic.
9
Put everything in the pan and fry in olive oil until golden brown.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: to taste
10
Pour red wine and reduce it by half.
- Wine: 100 ml
11
Put tomato puree in the pan and mix well until smooth consistency.
12
Add paprika to the sauce. If necessary, season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- Ground paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
13
Chill and serve. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
