Xanthan Gum Free Roasted Tomato Sauce

Roasting tomatoes low and slow — well, hot and patient — transforms a humble pile of plum tomatoes into something deeply caramelized, jammy, and rich in a way that no jarred sauce can touch. The onion wedges and whole garlic cloves go into the oven alongside them, softening and sweetening until everything is golden at the edges and collapsing into itself. A handful of fresh basil, dried oregano, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a subtle warmth from turmeric round out the flavor before everything gets blended into a silky, vibrant sauce. Every single ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — no stabilizers, no thickeners, no additives that sneak into so many commercial pasta sauces and even some homemade blends. For anyone avoiding xanthan gum, that matters, because it turns up in unexpected places more often than you'd think. The natural body of the roasted tomatoes and pan juices does all the thickening work on its own, finishing with a quick simmer until the sauce is glossy and just right. Spoon it over pasta, use it as a pizza base, or keep a jar in the fridge all week — it's the kind of sauce that makes everything taste more intentional.

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