Ingredients:

  • 500g cherry tomatoes
  • 20g garlic, peeled
  • 15g fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 60ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 15ml balsamic vinegar
  • 5g kosher salt
  • 2g cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves on the pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper until glossily coated.
  3. Roast for 20–30 minutes until tomato skins blister and pop and edges turn a deep mahogany brown.
  4. Transfer the roasted mixture and all pan juices into a blender. Add balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.
  5. Pulse until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, either chunky or silky smooth.