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Zesty Tomato Sauce

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"This is a really good base sauce for fried ravioli, pizza, or whatever." — chefsquig

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Original recipe makes 16 servings Change Servings

4 pounds roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed
6 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Toss tomatoes, butter, garlic, and thyme together in a bowl; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are slightly charred and have reduced in size, about 1 hour.
Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Nutrition

Calories
126 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
5.5 g
2%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
11.8 g
18%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
1.3 g
3%

Sodium
808 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Tomato Sauce

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 126
Calories from Fat: 106

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.8g 18 %
Saturated Fat 7.3g 37 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 808mg 32 %
** Potassium 291mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.5g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 1.3g 3 %
** Sugars 3g
** Vitamin A 27 %
** Vitamin C 26 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.