This simple fresh tomato sauce is not too sweet and, as it is prepared from roasted vegetables, it has a warm flavour.

Ingredients

• 4 large juicy tomatoes
• 1 red onion, peeled and sliced
• 3 whole garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
• ¼ cup oil, olive is nice here
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme leaves

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
2. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and toss with the onion, garlic, oil and herbs.
3. Scatter evenly onto a baking dish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
5. Puree all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Sieve to remove the seeds, if wished. Season with salt and pepper as required.
6. Serve hot or just warm with toad-in the hole (see recipe on this website).

Cooks Tips

Variations: - Add ¼ cup of well-washed basil leaves when pureeing the vegetables. - Add 1-2 teaspoons of vinegar, malt is fine, to add a little sharpness. - Add 1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce when pureeing for a uniquely piquant flavour.