Ingredients

  • 1 garlic head
  • 4 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, halved lengthwise (about 1/2 pound)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Method

  • Preheat the oven to convection roast at 375F.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Cut off and discard the top quarter of the garlic head and wrap the head in foil.
  • Arrange the tomatoes, cut sides up, on the baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
  • Add the pepper, skin side up, and the garlic head to the pan.
  • Roast the vegetables in the center or top third of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until soft.
  • Remove the pepper after 20 minutes and wrap it in foil.
  • When the pepper is cooled, remove and discard the skin.
  • Put the pepper and tomatoes into a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add to the tomatoes and peppers along with the olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar.
  • Puree the sauce until smooth.