Roasted Garlic and Tomato Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farehnheit.

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   Line 2 baking sheets with tin foil.

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   Cut top 1/2 inch off garlic bulbs.

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   Put on pan with the onion pieces.

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   Drizzle garlic and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper.

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   Place halved tomatoes cut side up on second pan.

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   Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.

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   Roast in oven for 45 min - 1 hour.

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   Stir onions occasionally.

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    Remove garlic/onion pan when onion is slightly charred and garlic bulb is soft when you squeeze.

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    Tomatoes will probably take longer.

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    Crank up heat to 425 if needed until tomatoes are charred on top.

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    (Typically takes 15-20 min longer).

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    Add all roasted vegetables, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil to a thick bottomed sauce pot.

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    Squeeze garlic bulb and cloves should come out easily.

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    They should be soft and sweet.

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    Use immersion blender to smooth sauce out.

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    (Alternatively, pulse veggies in a blender until desired consistency.

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    ).

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    Simmer sauce for another 1 hour on low heat.

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    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.