Directions:

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 200°C

• 2

  Prepare tomatoes, pepper and red onions by peeling and slicing into rough quarters. In the roasting tray place tomatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaves, chilli and bell pepper.

• 3

  Drizzle with the vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle the sugar. Season with a good pinch of salt and black pepper.

• 4

  Give the tray a good shake to ensure everything is evenly coated. Roast in the oven for 30–35 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Stir from time to time.

• 5

  Remove the bay leaves, With a hand blender and mash, the fresh basil leaves all the ingredients together until you have a thick mushy sauce.

• 6

  Add the parmesan cheese and mix together well, freeze your sauce in a food container. Try with pasta, lasagne and pizza.