For an even smoother sauce, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending. Adjust the amount of black pepper and salt to your personal preference. This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Zesty Tomato Sauce
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS9
Transform simple ingredients into a vibrant and versatile Zesty Tomato Sauce, perfect as a base for fried ravioli, a topping for homemade pizza, or an accompaniment to your favorite dishes. Its bright, fresh flavors will elevate any meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol31 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium328 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, gently toss the chopped tomatoes, cubed butter, chopped garlic, and fresh thyme leaves together until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)
03
Step
1 hrs
Roast in the preheated oven until the tomatoes are slightly charred around the edges and have reduced in size, approximately 1 hour. The butter will melt and infuse the tomatoes with its rich flavor. (60 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Carefully transfer the roasted tomato mixture to a high-speed blender. Add the cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and velvety. Be cautious when blending hot liquids; start on low speed and gradually increase to high. (10 minutes)
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Cierra Wintheiser
Jun 23, 2025The roasting method really brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes. I will never make tomato sauce any other way!
Anissa Sipes
Jun 19, 2025I added a little bit of sugar to cut the acidity, and it was perfect.
Deanna Hessel
Jun 11, 2025So easy to make and tastes so fresh. My kids even loved it!
Lolita Zboncak
Jun 10, 2025This sauce is incredible! I used it on homemade pizza, and it was the best pizza I've ever made.