3 # Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 Tbsp fresh oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup heavy cream (optional)
Preheat oven 450 F.
Wash and dry tomatoes, slice and squeeze out seeds. Dice onions and crush garlic, place tomatoes, onions and crushed garlic on a baking sheet with 1/4 olive oil. Salt liberally.
Roast for 10 minutes on upper rack and switch to bottom rack for 10 minutes or until caramelization begins.
Remove from oven and cool. Place in a blender and blend until smooth.
Place in 4 quart pot and add fresh basil, Oregano and salt. Bring to simmer and taste for more seasoning. Add heavy cream if using.
Enjoy with a great loaf of sourdough bread!
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