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Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe

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This Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce is rich, deeply flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make! Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, creating a deliciously bold sauce that’s perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other recipes. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this sauce is a true kitchen staple.

Ingredients for Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

To make this flavorful sauce, you’ll need:

  • 2 lbs fresh tomatoes (Roma or plum tomatoes work best)
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
  • 1–2 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

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