Tomato Flavor Bomb and Robust Tomato Sauce

Name: Tomato Flavor Bomb and Robust Tomato Sauce
Yield: Makes 1 quart (about 1 liter)
Ingredients: 1 (794-gram/28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably Bianco DiNapoli), drained; 1 (794-gram/28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably Bianco DiNapoli), drained; 5 grams (about a teaspoon) sea salt; Pinch sugar or drizzle of honey (optional); 15 to 20 cloves garlic, peeled, or about 50 grams; 1 sprig rosemary; 2 sprigs basil; 2 sprigs thyme; 220 to 440 grams (1 to 2 cups) extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch sugar or drizzle of honey (optional)

Preparation info

Makes
1 quart

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Pizza Czar

By Anthony Falco

Published 2021

About

This is a great way to add a ton of flavor to a sauce without cooking down huge batches of tomato sauce forever. It’s easy and will make any room it’s cooked in smell incredible. It always reminds me of walking into the kitchen with Sunday sauce going. Add a little to basic tomato sauce for increased depth of flavor.

Ingredients

15 to 20 cloves garlic, peeled, or about 50 grams
1 sprig rosemary

Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
Cover the bottom of a high sided, oven-safe pan with the garlic and herbs. Completely cover them with the tomatoes, arranged in one flat layer. Press down to remove as much air as possible. Evenly sprinkle the salt an