Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C

Step 2

Drizzle the fresh tomatoes and red pepper on a baking tray and roast in the oven for around 20 minutes or until caramelised

Step 3

Sweat the onion (or shallots) in a pan

Step 4

Add the garlic to the pan with the onion until all soft

Step 5

Place everything together (including the tinned tomatoes) and blend until as chunty or as smooth as you like

Step 6

Season to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a touch of balsamic vinegar, based on your preference. If you like a bit of heat, you can add some chilli flakes.