Cherry Tomato Sauce

4.50 from 8 votes

This roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce is one of the best ways to use summer tomatoes. Sweet, rich, freezer-friendly, and perfect for pasta, pizza, and more.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cherry Tomato Sauce, Homemade Pasta Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Sauce

Servings: 32oz Jar

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 whole onion sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 - 1/2 tsp oregano
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

place cherry tomatoes (whole) in a large sheet pan without overlapping. Drizzle with about 1/4 cup of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake at 400F degrees for 45 minutes.
In a large dutch oven or heavy pot add remaining oil. When oil is hot add in onions and garlic, sautéing until soften and fragrant but not browned. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, roasted cherry tomatoes and bay leaves. Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove bay leaves.
Transfer to a blender and process until sauce is creamy and there are no chunks left. Alternatively you can use an immersion blender.
Transfer sauce to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Alternatively you can freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Freezing

This cherry tomato sauce freezes beautifully, making it a great way to preserve an abundant summer harvest. Allow the sauce to cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 6 months.

When you're ready to use it, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop.

Storage

Store leftover cherry tomato sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Enjoy Cold

I often use leftover sauce straight from the refrigerator as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, and flatbreads, or spoon it over burrata or fresh mozzarella for a quick appetizer.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or microwave until warmed through.

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