Roasted tomato passata

This simple passata packs a punch, and can be used in everything from pasta to pizza.

Serves: 6 (makes 3 cups)

Time to make: 45 mins

Ingredients

1kg tomatoes, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 sprigs thyme, leaves only
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Place tomatoes in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with garlic, thyme leaves and sugar.

2 Drizzle with oil and roast for 45 minutes until softened. Remove from oven and either purée in a processor or with a stick blender. Season with pepper.

HFG tip

This tomato sauce is delicious served with any gluten-free pasta or it can be used as a sauce in other gluten-free pasta dishes. Try Bolognese pasta bake or Lemon chicken and vegetable pasta for delicious recipe ideas.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 74 cal

Kilojoules 310 kJ

Protein 1 g

Total fat 5 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 5 g

Sugar 5 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 0 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.