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Close-up of a rich, chunky tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, as a wooden spoon stirs the vibrant red mixture.
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Tomato Sauce with Cherry Tomatoes

Easy tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes for pasta recipe is here. How to roast cherry tomatoes for a bold deep flavor to spaghetti sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cherry tomato, spaghetti sauce
Servings: 5
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

Roasted cherry tomatoes

  • 1.5-2 lbs. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 c olive oil

Spaghetti sauce

  • 1 lb. ground beef or half spicy ground sausage, half beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3/4-1 c tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Roast tomatoes - Preheat the oven to 380 F. Place halved tomatoes in a bowl with minced garlic and diced shallots. Pour in olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried herbs. Pour into 9x13 pan spread out in a single layer. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Then remove the foil, reduce the temperature to 340 and bake for another 15 minutes until lightly browned, roasted.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then add 1 ea. minced carrot, and celery (optional). Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
  • On a cutting board, chop roasted cherry tomatoes (as much as you desire, or leave as is for larger pieces). OR put into a blender if you want your sauce to be smooth but with the roasted flavor.
  • Add chopped or pureed tomatoes into your pot with tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Adjust consistency with more tomato sauce for thinner or more paste for thicker.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and let the sauce simmer for 15-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg