Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce

Andy — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:55:37 +0000

Having made this sauce a few times, it is now my favorite way to make an Italian style tomato sauce. It really is good! I was able to get some meaty heirloom tomatoes today at the farmers market and they really made the sauce that much better.

Ingredients:

4 large fresh Tomatoes, quartered
1 quarter of an Onion, use larger pieces
2-3 table spoons Roasted Garlic Oil*
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Olive oil, for coating the tomatoes and onions
1/4 teaspoon of Crushed Red Pepper. (+ or – to your own liking)

*When I make roasted garlic I put a few table spoons of olive oil in a foil packet with a head of garlic and a little kosher salt. Instead of adding the roasted garlic in this sauce and olive oil, just use this garlic infused oil instead. Spread the roasted cloves over some grilled baguettes.

Coat the onions and tomatoes with a few pinches of salt and let sit while the grill is heating up. This will draw out some excess moisture. Drain this liquid and toss the tomatoes and onions with a light amount of olive oil.Place them directly on a hot grill.The onions will come off 1st after about 7-10 minuets. They should be will charred and cooked through.

The tomatoes should be grilled until they are almost falling through the grates. As you take them off of the grill, try to discard the skins. Leave them on while grilling though, this helps them stay together.

In a food processor, blend everything together.

This makes an excellent sauce for pizza, pasta or a dipping sauce for bread.

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Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce