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Roasted Tomato and Basil Sauce

Source of Recipe


From "Everyday Greens" by Annie Somerville






List of Ingredients



• 4 medium tomatoes
  
• 1 medium clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
  
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  
• 1 cup packed basil leaves
  
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  






Instructions



1. Place oven rack on second shelf and heat broiler. Put tomatoes in a shallow baking dish and broil one side 5 minutes. Turn tomatoes over and continue broiling until skins begin to blacken. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
   
   
2. Scrape tomatoes, including skins and any caramelized juices, into a food processor. Add garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
   
   
3. Chop the basil leaves finely. Add to the sauce and pulse just to blend. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the vinegar. Refrigerate if not using right away. Then reheat gently just to warm.
   
   Serve with grilled summer vegetables or spaghetti.
   
   Makes about 2-1/4 cups sauce.