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Midnight Roma Tomato Sauce Recipe

This Midnight Roma Tomato Sauce is striking, deep and really flavorful. Midnight Roma tomatoes are truly special, and if you grow them like I do, then you know they are really abundant and prolific. This is the perfect recipe to use up that big harvest.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seasonal
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 10 Servings
Author: Luay Ghafari

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Large onion (finely chopped) - yellow or white
  • 3-5 Garlic cloves (minced) - use as much or as little as you like
  • 3 lbs Midnight Roma tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Sautee Aromatics. Heat 2 tbsp Olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 Large onion (finely chopped) and 3-5 Garlic cloves (minced), sautéing until they’re soft and fragrant (but not browned).
  • Add Tomatoes. Add 3 lbs Midnight Roma tomatoes (roughly chopped). Season with a big pinch of salt and black pepper (you will be able to add more later). Stir to combine.
  • Cook Down. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes begin to release their juices (about 5–10 minutes). Add ¼ cup Fresh basil now, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer. Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, until reduced but still a bit chunky, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool ~15 minutes.
  • Strain. Pass the cooked tomatoes through a food mill (or fine sieve) to remove skins and seeds, yielding a smooth sauce.
  • Adjust. Taste and adjust seasoning with Salt and pepper to taste. If you want a thicker sauce, return to the pot and simmer further, stirring frequently.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos, helpful information and tips. 
Key Ingredient Notes:
  • Tomatoes: Obviously, Midnight Roma tomatoes for this Midnight Roma Tomato Sauce! You can grow your own, or find them at specialty stores. They are becoming much more common as farmers and growers start growing them for mass production. 
  • Aromatics: I am including onion and fresh garlic. They will provide a base for this sauce, lend some flavor and sweetness too.
  • Fresh Herbs: The classic fresh basil flavor works well here.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg