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Fire‑Roasted Herbal Tomato Sauce
Garden Recipe
Dry‑roasting or grilling tomatoes until their skins lightly char brings out intense sweetness and smokey complexity you just can’t get from canned.
Ingredient List & Herb Pairings
Use garden‑fresh or store‑bought Roma or paste tomatoes (or even cherry/paste mix if that’s what’s abundant in your garden)—they roast beautifully and yield thick sauce. Combine with garlic, onion, olive oil, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, dried or fresh oregano, basil, and optional chili flakes for heat.
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Fire‑Roasted Herbal Tomato Sauce
Step-By-Step Recipe
- Fire‑roast the tomatoes (and garlic/onion if using) on the grill or under the broiler until charred on all sides (about 10‑15 minutes).
- Let them cool, peel if desired (skins are optional—but keeping them can save prep time and extra nutrients).
- Blend tomatoes (and softened onion/garlic) with herbs and seasonings until smooth. Add reserved juices for thinner consistency.
- Simmer in a pot 15–30 minutes to meld flavors, stirring in fresh parsley or basil and optional sausage or mushrooms at the end if you’d like richer texture.
Preserving, Freezing & Uses
Once cooled, portion sauce into quart-sized freezer containers or jars (leave headroom to allow expansion)—it freezes beautifully up to 3 months.
Uses are endless: pasta nights, pizza nights, slather on roasted chicken, layer in lasagna, or even eat a bowl with crusty bread (a delicious home‑cooked indulgence!).
Gardening & Seasonal Tips
Choose paste tomatoes or hearty heirlooms—less watery, flesh‑packed, and freezer/sauce friendly.
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