Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes or 2 lbs roma tomatoes
• 1 head garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Slice tomatoes in half. Slice top 1/2 inch off of garlic to expose cloves. Arrange garlic and tomatoes (cut side up) on foil-lined baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over garlic. (This will keep garlic from drying out and getting bitter.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Roast in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for easier handling.

3. 3

   Pour juice out of tomatoes. Discard juice. Squeeze tomato pulp and roasted garlic into blender or food processor. Dicard tomato skins and garlic paper. Blend or process for 5-10 seconds to obtain a smooth consistency.