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Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce: A Tomato Triumph!
Ah, the sweet victory of a successful tomato harvest! This summer, I broke free from my tomato-growing struggles, welcoming a bounty that begged to be transformed. 🍅✨
In the spirit of my newfound keto and sugar-free lifestyle, I craved a gluten-free twist on traditional pizza sauce. A departure from the usual marinara, my vision centered on the rich, smoky goodness of roasted tomatoes and garlic.
Fate intervened with just enough tomatoes to make the dream a reality. Small ones halved, larger ones quartered, all adorned with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a colorful dance. A garlic head, enveloped in foil and drizzled with olive oil, awaited its aromatic destiny. 🧄🌿
This sauce, though demanding time, unfolded into a culinary masterpiece. The resulting aroma and taste captivated my son and daughter, with the last remnants swiftly claimed by my sauce-loving offspring. (Note to self: retrieve that jar!) 🤣🍝
Experience the joy of homemade Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce tailored to fit seamlessly into your keto and gluten-free lifestyle. Roasting tomatoes and garlic isn't just a recipe; it's a flavorful celebration that leaves you craving more.
Ready to elevate your pizza game? Share your tomato triumphs! Leave a comment below about your favorite pizza memories or snap a pic of your culinary masterpiece. Don't forget to tag us on social media—let's spread the love for homemade, keto-friendly pizza sauce! 📸🍕
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🥘Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce Ingredients
These are the ingredients necessary to make Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce.
- Tomatoes - You want nice vine-ripened tomatoes if you can find them, if not Roma will work.
- Garlic - You want a large head of garlic with tight firm cloves.
- Oregano - Fresh is really the only way to go with this!
A detailed list with measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🔪Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce Instructions
This is a few of the steps involved in making Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce. You will find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Cut the top off of the head of garlic to expose all of the cloves. Place on a square of tin foil and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Allow to sit for a few minutes as the garlic absorbs the olive oil. Drizzle it again and wrap up the tin foil. Place on the baking sheet with the tomatoes.
Helpful Hint: 💡: To save time, consider roasting an extra head of garlic and freezing it in small portions. This way, you'll have roasted garlic ready to go for future recipes, eliminating the need to wait for it to roast every time.
Substitutions
- Tomatoes - if you can't find vine-ripened tomatoes you can use ripe Roma's.
- Oregano - this really is much better with fresh oregano but, if you cannot find fresh, you can use a teaspoon of dried. Make sure to crush the leaves in your palm to release to oils and enhance the flavor.
- Olive Oil- if you do not have olive oil you can use avocado oil in its place.
📖Variations
- Spicy - Add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicier version. Adjust the quantity to suit your spice preference.
- Herb Infusion - Experiment with other fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or rosemary. You can add a combination of herbs for a unique flavor profile.
- Sweet and Tangy Twist - Stir in a tablespoon of aged balsamic vinegar or a teaspoon of keto honey to add a sweet and tangy element to the sauce.
🍽Equipment
This is the equipment you will need to make Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce.
Storage
Refrigeration:
- Allow the sauce to cool completely before storing.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or glass jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freezing:
- Ensure the sauce is completely cooled before freezing.
- Portion the sauce into freezer-safe containers, leaving some room for expansion.
- Label the containers with the date for reference.
- Freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Water Bath Canning (for Stable Shelf Storage):
- Sterilize your canning jars and lids according to proper canning procedures.
- Ladle the hot pizza sauce into the prepared jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar.
- Wipe the jar rims to ensure they are clean.
- Place sterilized lids on the jars and screw on the metal bands until fingertip-tight.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended time (refer to reputable canning guidelines for your specific altitude).
- Once processed, carefully remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool on a clean towel or cooling rack.
- Check the lids for a proper seal. If the lids don't pop and stay down, refrigerate the jar and use the sauce within a week.
Pressure Canning (for Stable Shelf Storage):
- Follow proper pressure canning procedures and ensure your equipment is in good condition.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot pizza sauce, leaving the recommended headspace (check altitude-adjusted guidelines).
- Wipe jar rims, place sterilized lids, and screw on metal bands until fingertip-tight.
- Process the jars in a pressure canner according to the recommended pressure and time (refer to reputable canning guidelines for your specific altitude).
- Once processed, carefully remove the jars, let them cool, and check for proper seals.
💭Top tip
Experiment with the level of crushed red pepper flakes to adjust the sauce's spiciness according to your preference. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more if you like it hotter. This way, you can customize the sauce to suit your taste buds perfectly.
FAQ about Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce
Fresh oregano adds a vibrant flavor, but if unavailable, substitute with a teaspoon of dried oregano. Crush the dried leaves to release oils for enhanced flavor.
When stored in an airtight container, the sauce can last up to a week in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze the sauce in freezer-safe containers for up to 3-4 months.
Related Recipes
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
- Sugar-free Keto BBQ sauce
- Keto Honey Mustard Sauce
- Easy Keto Cheese Sauce 'Cheese Whiz'
- Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
- Authentic Tzatziki Sauce
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce:
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb vine ripe tomatoes quartered
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
- pink salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves chopped
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat over to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Cut the top off of the head of garlic to expose all of the cloves. Place on a square of tin foil and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Allow to sit for a few minutes as the garlic absorbs the olive oil. Drizzle it again and wrap up the tin foil. Place on the baking sheet with the tomatoes.
- Roast the tomatoes until soft and beginning to brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. If the tomatoes are done before 1 hour, remove the garlic from the baking sheet and set it on the rack in the oven and continue to roast the garlic for the full hour. Cool on sheet.
- Puree tomatoes, garlic, and oregano in blender until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato puree, tomato paste, and water, stir well. Bring sauce to a boil and then reduce to simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool sauce. If not using immediately, store in an airtight in the refrigerator up to a week.
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Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Happy Valley Chow
I love homemade sauces like this, great recipe Bobbi!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Eat To Live
The next time I am baking,.. I am going to try roasting garlic. I have heard people say they use it like butter. I want to try it.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks so much Eric 🙂
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Oh yes, just spread it on toasted bread YUMMMMM!!! And it will keep in the fridge. It is just like browned butter. I love that n everything!!
Healy Harpster
MY neighbor likes to make sauce. I will save this and give it to her. For sure, she will thank me! 😉
Tiffany
Oh dear...this sounds AMAZING. I love garlic!
Katherine Bartlett
As an Italian, you have my mouth watering!
Pam
Yum. I love homemade pizza sauce. Canning this would let me have it all winter long!
Unknown
I love canning and this looks like a delicious and easy recipe
JC
I really like the idea of using home grown veggies. I haven't thought to roast garlic that way, I'll have to try it because I want to make my recipes really stand out in flavor. I bet the sauce is amazing.
Masshole Mommy
This sounds amazing! I LOVE garlic, so this is right up my alley!
BrettBMartin
Looks yummy. We can salsa each year- this year I used the extra "juice" from the tomatoes to make a tomato soup- which to my surprise my family devoured!!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Awesome Healy, thanks so much!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I was really happy with how it came out!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
That is a good thing!! Thanks Katherine 🙂
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yes definitely!!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
It is simple and oh so good!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Roasting the garlic really gives the dish a whole new flavor. It makes it sweeter with much more depth to the flavors.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Oh boy, yes I really think you would enjoy it!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I had wanted to can some of the tomato dishes but don't have a pressure canner so I couldn't 🙁
Nicole A.
The pizza sauce sounds delish. Makes me want homemade pizza.
Theresa Mahoney
This sound wonderful! I have never made my own pizza sauce, but really do want to try my hand at it sometime. Yum!
Unknown
Wow, that sauce really does sound AMAZING!! I have to try this out!
Melanie Payne
I'll use this for dunking cheese sticks in tomorrow! haha I love making sauce
Pam
This really does look delicious. And so pretty in that jar! Very colorful. I am a garlic lover too.
The AnnMarie John
oh I love this recipe. I love anything garlic and tomato and whenever I go to the store my Ragu sauce always has that in it. Will have to try this for myself. Thank you.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks 🙂 it is super easy. You should try it!!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I hope you do. It is great 🙂
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks Amber I hope you do!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
That is what my daughter is using the leftovers for!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks so much Pam!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I hope you try it. It is so easy and so much better than store bought!
Kyle
Great post. Making homemade pizza is one of my favorite activities to do w my 4 year old
Liz Mays
I know without the slightest bit of a doubt that I would love this. All the roasting flavor sounds amazing!
StacieinAtlanta
Yum! This sounds delicious!
Noor Unnahar
I love tomato sauces and it's looking terribly YUMMY!
Unknown
I have never been too good at growing tomatoes, but this year I had a bit of a bumper crop! So I froze tomato sauce in batches. I wish I would have though to make this sauce. We always make our pizza at home, so I could have used it. Hmmm...I will have to check at the farmers market for more tomatoes this weekend.
BabsProjects
I love this recipe and I will make this. We don't enjoy the store bought sauces, so this is a great option.
Jenny
mmm looks/sounds yummy. gonna have to try it, i love anything garlic-y.
Tough Cookie Mommy
The flavor combinations in this sauce sound delicious. I could just imagine marinating many of the dishes I prepare in my home with it.
Unknown
I'm using this recipe thanks for sharing,
Melanie Payne
It's the best way to use up left overs! I even make a "meat sandwich" and then use left over sauce with. soooooo good.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yes, the roasting changes the flavors so much!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I am going to make it again with store bought tomatoes because we love it so much. If I had a pressure canner I would be making multiple batches to save!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Me too 🙂
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I hope you give it a try!!
CRAFTS FROM THE HEART
when do u add garlic?
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
So sorry I missed that. Process it with the tomatoes and oregano.
Anonymous
When do you add the water?
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
So sorry for the confusion on that step. I just fixed the recipe to show that step, It is at the very end when you bring it to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. I hope you enjoy!!
Mellor
Do you skin the tomatoes and when the garlic is roasted do you squeeze it out of the skin before adding it to the processor?
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I don't skin the tomatoes, I just pop them into the processor. Yes, squeeze the garlic from the skin.