Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce My Best SlowRoast Method

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900 grams) Ripe Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
• 1 large or 2 medium Yellow Onion or Shallots, roughly chopped
• 8 – 10 large Whole Garlic Cloves (skins on)
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 large sprigs Fresh Thyme or Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup (120 mL) Reserved Pasta Cooking Water (or as needed)
• 1/2 cup (15 grams) Fresh Basil Leaves, packed
• 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar (optional)
• 1 pound (450 grams) Pasta of Choice (e.g., Spaghetti, Penne)
• Parmesan or Grana Padano Cheese (for serving)