Pecan Free Roasted Tomato Sauce

There is something deeply satisfying about a tomato sauce built entirely from scratch, and roasting the tomatoes first takes the flavor somewhere a store-bought jar simply cannot go. The high heat caramelizes the edges, collapses the plum tomatoes into jammy, concentrated sweetness, and turns the onion and garlic golden and mellow before a single drop of liquid hits the blender. Fresh basil, dried oregano, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a subtle warmth from turmeric round everything out into a sauce that tastes complex but comes together with minimal effort. Every ingredient here is straightforward pantry and produce staple — no hidden nut-based thickeners, no mystery additives, just olive oil, vegetables, and herbs doing exactly what they should. The whole thing blends silky smooth and then simmers down to a rich, slightly thickened consistency that clings beautifully to pasta, pizza dough, or anything else you want to ladle it over. It also freezes exceptionally well, so making a big batch and stashing portions for later is absolutely worth it.

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