Homemade Roasted Marinara Sauce Recipe

This homemade roasted marinara sauce is full of flavor and perfect for pasta dishes. Roasting the tomatoes adds a depth of flavor that you can't get from a store-bought sauce. It's easy to make and will impress your family and friends with its robust taste.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of Roma tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
4. Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 45 minutes, or until they start to caramelize.
5. In a large saucepan, sauté the diced onion in some olive oil until translucent.
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
7. Add the roasted tomatoes to the saucepan, along with the sugar and fresh basil.
8. Use a potato masher to break up the tomatoes and simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
10. Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

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