If you've never made tomato sauce, you'll be delighted at the results of this recipe. A delicious home made tomato sauce, made from fresh ingredients, roasted for sweetness. Great with meats, fish or chicken or over anything!
- 8 large tomatoes, cut in half
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sugar-free sweetener optional
- 2 Tbsp Oregano, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
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Heat oven to 180º C.
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Slice the tomatoes in half and place on dish with lined with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle red onion, oregano, garlic, balsamic vinegar and drizzle tomatoes with olive oil, lastly salt.
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Roast for 20 minutes or until cooked.
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Carefully transfer tomatoes and contents to a blender. The tomato paste and water can be added at this stage. Puree till smooth.
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Store in a glass container in the fridge. Use within 3 weeks. If bottled in a sterilised jar, will keep for months.
You can add any herbs you like, such as basil, rosemary or sage. A tsp of chilli flakes can be added to puree if you like it a little spicy!
Calories: 51.7 kcal Fat: 2.9g Carbs: 6g Fibre: 1.4g Protein: 1.1g