Cashew Tomato Sauce

Photo: Down to Earth Recipes
Slowly roasting the tomatoes brings out natural sweetness, and silky cashews add creaminess to this rich sauce. Use as a dip, as pasta sauce, or inside the Vegetable Lasagna.
Yield
2 Cups
Ingredients
  • 24 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cashews
  • ¼ cup water or broth (more to taste)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350º and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour onto baking sheet.
  3. Roast 30-45 minutes, or until the tomatoes have reduced to half their size and edges have begun to brown. Remove and cool.
  4. Blend cashews in food processor until finely ground. Add tomatoes and blend again, adding water or broth as necessary to maintain a creamy consistency.
  5. Reheat in a small saucepan if desired.