Roasted Tomato Pantry Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 large cans whole or crushed Italian tomatoes
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 60 ml olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh basil, optional

Method

1. Roast onion and garlic with olive oil at 210°C until softened and lightly coloured.
2. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper to the roasting pan.
3. Continue roasting until the sauce thickens around the edges.
4. Blend to the texture required for service and adjust seasoning.
5. Cool promptly if storing, or keep hot according to the kitchen’s food-safety plan.