BEST EVER ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE

Best Ever Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Rita1652

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
5 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 heads roasted garlic, Be sure white throughout with no green in center before roasting, cloves removed from skins
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan saute the onion, peppers, and mushrooms in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and lightly golden, 7 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
Pour in the sherry, add the salt, brown sugar, pepper flakes, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, parsley, basil, the tomatoes, stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mash the roasted garlic cloves.
Add the roasted garlic and stir to combine. Continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Add fresh basil. Serve over pasta of choice.
For a smooth sauce use in immersion blender.