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    Home » Recipes » Freezing, Preserving & Pickling

    Simple Roasted Tomatoes Freezer Recipe

    *Updated* Aug 28, 2024 Published: August 4, 2020 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 236 Comments

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    Reap the rewards of a bountiful harvest with this Simple Roasted Tomatoes Freezer Recipe.

    Nothing beats oven-roasted tomatoes. This freezer-friendly recipe is the perfect addition to so many dishes. Wonderful intense, robust flavour.

    DIY fresh herb salt is also a great seasoning for these flavourful tomatoes. You can even use it in tomato jam too.

    Roasted tomatoes in freezer bags.

    Roasting tomatoes in the oven is so much easier than canning them in jars. All you need is olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and herbs.

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    I love having these ready in the freezer. Perfect for making my easy tomato crab bisque.

    We use a lot of tomato recipes in our house. Pasta sauces, pizza sauce, soups, and of course chili. Fresh tomato puttanesca is a favourite for dinner here. Jarred sauces are convenient for sure, but nothing beats the taste of using fresh ingredients. Give this blistered tomato pasta sauce a try and see for yourself.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for roasting and freezing tomatoes are at the bottom of this post.

    Slow roasting tomatoes is my favourite way to preserve them. Super easy to make. The oven does all the work, and your house smells like a little country kitchen in the heart of Italy.

    A bag of fresh Roma tomatoes.

    In fact, I roast most of my veggies (other than grilling). YES, I do boil potatoes for making mashed potatoes, but that is about it. Roasting veggies is our favourite way to enjoy them. From side dishes to incorporating them into recipes. Here are a few of our family favourites:

    • Roasted Fiddlehead Ferns
    • Orange Cauliflower Blender Soup
    • Easy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

    Roasted Tomato Ingredients

    Easy to find ingredients that produce amazing results. You will need:

    • fresh tomatoes
    • olive oil
    • fresh herbs
    • garlic
    • salt and pepper
    • seasoning

    I absolutely LOVE my (affiliate)*Pampered Chef stoneware baking dish. In fact, I have two at a time in the oven during this slow roasting process. 

    They are super easy to clean at the end of the day. I simply scrub them with some (affiliate)*coarse salt, rinse with hot water and they are good to go.

    Tomatoes cut up in a baking dish, with oil, spices and herbs.

    How To Roast Tomatoes For Freezing

    Roasting and freezing tomatoes is simple. Nothing fancy or complicated. You can’t get these flavours out of a can, even the fire-roasted tomatoes would be second place here.

    Here is the condensed version, you will see just how easy it is:

    • Visit the market and get a big bag of fresh tomatoes (I used Roma)
    • While you are there, grab some garlic and fresh herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary)
    • Wash the tomatoes, and cut them up (the size is up to you, the bigger they are, the longer they need to cook)
    • Put them in a roasting pan in a single layer (be sure not to overcrowd them)
    • Coat them nicely with olive oil, salt, and pepper (I even used garlic powder and Italian seasoning too)
    • Add in some garlic cloves and the fresh herbs
    • Place in the oven and roast away (for about 1 ½-2 hours)
    • Give them a stir now and again while they roast
    • Once they are done, you can leave them in chunks, or give them a mash (like I did)
    • Measure out into freezer bags
    • Seal and date
    • DONE!
    A pan of roasted tomatoes right out of the oven.

    Tomato Ideas

    This is the fun part, so many places to use this roasted tomato recipe. In case you were wondering, here are a few:

    • tomato soup
    • roasted tomato sauce
    • tomato salsa
    • bruschetta

    I use my freezer tomatoes in:

    • Chorizo Chili with Roasted Tomatoes
    • Spicy Beluga Pasta Sauce
    • Red Wine Lamb Stew

    They would also be great in a sauce on top of homemade potato gnocchi.

    Mashing the roasted tomatoes in the baking dish.

    Tips For Roasting And Freezing Tomatoes

    As for the best kind of tomatoes to roast, honestly, I don’t think there is a wrong kind.

    I used Roma (also known as plum or paste tomatoes), but you can also use cherry tomatoes, Campari (on the vine), or whatever your garden grows. 

    Some people core larger tomatoes to remove the seeds. I did not, I find the Roma tomatoes have fewer seeds anyway.

    Cooked tomatoes in a measuring cup.

    As for freezing I just measure the amount in (affiliate)*measuring cup and pour into (affiliate)*freezer bags. I try to get ALL the air out and make the bags flat. They stack in the freezer nice and neat.

    Be sure to write the date on the bag. This makes it much easier to know which to use up first.

    Simple Roasted Tomatoes in freezer bags ready for put in the freezer.

    This easy recipe for freezing tomatoes is perfect for creating wonderful, delicious recipes all year long. ENJOY!

    Here are a few great recipes using roasted tomatoes from some of my blogging friends:

    • Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup
    • Israeli Couscous Salad
    • Asparagus and Fontina Quiche
    • Pesto Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes
    Simple Roasted Tomatoes Pin Pin
    Simple Roasted Tomatoes Recipe all ready for the freezer.

    Roasted Tomatoes Recipe For Freezing

    Reap the rewards of a bountiful harvest with this Simple Roasted Tomatoes Recipe Perfect For Freezing.  Intense, robust flavour with little effort. Simple is best!!
    4.99 from 167 votes
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    Course: Roasting
    Cuisine: Canadian, Italian, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 6 pounds tomatoes (I used Roma)
    • 6 cloves garlic (or more if you like)
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoons pepper (I used spicy garlic)
    • 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • fresh herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400º F
    • Wash tomatoes, and cut into chunks. You can also just cut in ½ or leave whole if you prefer. The large the pieces, the longer they take to cook.
    • Divide the tomatoes into 2 roasting pans (you don’t want to crowd them)
    • Divide the oil and seasonings between the two pans, distribute and mix well to coat.
    • Add garlic cloves and fresh herbs to each pan.
    • Roast for about 1 ½-2 hours. **Depending on the size you have cut your tomatoes,the amount of tomatoes you have placed in your baking vessel, and the heat of your oven, you may need to reduce the temperature to 375º after 30 minutes to avoid burning**
    • Depending on the amount of moisture you still want in the tomatoes, the time will vary slightly. Also if you removed the seeds, you will have less moisture to cook out.
    • Be sure to mix several times during roasting.
    • Once done, remove from oven. 
    • Remove any large stems from the herbs.
    • If you like, you can leave your tomatoes in large chunks, or mash slightly with a potato masher. Mash the garlic cloves too.
    • When cool, measure into your desired amount, place in the freezer bags, seal, date, and place in freezer.
    • DONE!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 1631mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 5668IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg

    Notes

    This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of roasted tomatoes.
    I place 2 cups of finished tomatoes in freezer bags.
    Depending on the amount of moisture you have after roasting will determine the amount of finished tomatoes you get. Feel free to measure into whatever size suits your needs.
    WATCH for burning. Depending on the vessel you use to roast them, and the amount of liquid in the tomatoes, cooking time varies. You may need to adjust the temperature or take them out sooner. 
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    Comments

    1. Kathy

      October 17, 2024 at 8:29 pm

      Is there suppose to a lot of tomato peel?

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        October 18, 2024 at 8:46 am

        Depending on the amount of tomatoes, yes there could be. When I use my immersion blender to make a recipe, the peel is easily chopped up. You can peel the tomatoes before roasting if you like.

    2. Leslie

      July 11, 2024 at 1:35 pm

      Loving how easy this was to throw together!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 12, 2024 at 9:12 am

        This is such a great recipe for oven roasted tomatoes.

    3. Nora

      July 10, 2024 at 3:08 pm

      I love to have roasted tomatoes at hand whenever I want! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2024 at 4:26 pm

        This is a great recipes for tomato dishes all winter long.

    4. Ramona

      July 10, 2024 at 12:54 pm

      Lovely idea. I normally cook it on stove or oven and jar it. Excelent and the flavours are just divine.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2024 at 1:36 pm

        This is my go to recipe for harvesting tomatoes in the fall.

    5. Nicole

      July 10, 2024 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you for this! Such a fantastic way to save my extra tomatoes, and I will be so excited I did in the winter!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2024 at 1:36 pm

        This is the perfect roasted tomatoes for all the wonderful dishes.

    6. Stephanie

      July 10, 2024 at 11:16 am

      We love roasted tomatoes in my house! This recipe is simple to follow and great to have some in the freezer when the need arises.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2024 at 1:38 pm

        I always have these on hand in the freezer. Perfect for so many recipes.

    7. Lisa

      September 24, 2023 at 12:05 pm

      Can you use FROZEN fresh tomatoes for roasting?

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 25, 2023 at 8:14 am

        This is a recipe for freezing fresh tomatoes. Frozen tomatoes are great in lots of delicious recipes. I would not roast frozen tomatoes and then refreeze them.

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