Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with Emeril's Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce, a rich and flavorful homemade sauce that elevates any meal. Featuring slow-roasted garlic bulbs that infuse the sauce with deep, caramelized sweetness, this recipe combines pantry staples like crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with fresh aromatics, including chopped basil, grated carrot, and finely diced celery, for a sauce brimming with dimension and depth. Subtle heat from crushed red pepper flakes and a touch of sugar balance the acidity perfectly, while a low, slow simmer ensures every ingredient melds beautifully. This versatile sauce is ideal over your favorite pasta, but it's also perfect for pizza bases or hearty casseroles. Simple to make yet bursting with gourmet flair, this recipe is a must-try for garlic lovers and Italian cuisine aficionados alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pcs Whole garlic bulbs
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 small Carrot, finely grated
• 1 pc Celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water or vegetable broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the tops of the whole garlic bulbs to expose the cloves slightly. Place the bulbs on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are soft and golden.

Step 2

While the garlic roasts, prepare the base of the sauce. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onions, grated carrot, and diced celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become soft and fragrant.

Step 4

Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into a paste. Add the roasted garlic paste to the pot.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to slightly caramelize.

Step 6

Add the canned crushed tomatoes, water or vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the sauce hot over your favorite pasta, or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1757.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	868.5

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3043.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 52.6g
Protein 23.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 706.0mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 4608.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 45.7%