Description
A rich, slow-roasted tomato paste made with heirloom Amish Paste Tomatoes, perfect for sauces, pasta, and canning.
Ingredients
4 lbs Amish Paste Tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1 garlic clove (optional)
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Slice tomatoes in half and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Roast for 4–5 hours until shrunken and caramelized.
5. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
6. Blend into a thick paste.
7. Use immediately or cool and store in jars or freezer cubes.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of sugar before roasting.
Freeze in small portions for easy use in soups, sauces, or as a spread on bread.
Substitute garlic with shallots for a sweeter finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasted & Blended
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amish paste tomato, tomato paste, homemade tomato sauce