Hearty Roasted Vegetable Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pint grape tomato
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, quartered and drained (not marinated)
• 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then cut in 1/2-inch half moons
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into coins
• 1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450.

2. 2

   Toss vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper in a 13x9 pan. Spread vegetables into a flat layer.

3. 3

   Roast for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from oven. Stir in vinegar and garlic. Spread vegetables into a flat layer.

5. 5

   Return to oven for 5 more minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly.

7. 7

   Puree in the food processor to a coarse, pesto-like consistency.

8. 8

   Serve over your favorite pasta.