Roasted Tomato Passata Food

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degree F.
• Add the cut vegetables and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and oregano. Mix all in. Pour the olive oil to coat all the vegetables.
• Spread it evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked and lightly browned.
• Once out of the oven, let cool the vegetables. Once cooled, add them into a mixing bowl and puree using a hand blender. Alternatively, transfer roasted veggies to a blender and puree.
• Add the tomato passata and mix it in. You can use the pasta sauce right away in your dish. Check seasoning and heat it through. You can refrigerate or freeze the remaining pasta sauce.
• Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the pasta sauce. Add chili flakes. Let it come to a boil. Lower the heat and add the cream. Stir to combine.
• Add the pasta in. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta liquid gradually to thin it down until it reaches the desired consistency. Add more if needed.
• Check seasoning. Add more salt, pepper or chili flakes if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.

TOMATO PASSATA

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Cover and cook for 10 mins, shaking occasionally, until the tomatoes have collapsed completely.
• Season generously and add the sugar. Remove the lid and boil for 5 mins until the garlic is soft. Allow to cool, then sieve the pulp. You can now pour into freezer-proof containers and freeze for up to 3 months, or pour into jars and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or use straight away in sauces, soups and stews.