Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Drain whole peeled tomatoes, reserving the juice from the can. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and gently squeeze out some of the juice and seeds. Place the tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet and lightly coat them with extra virgin olive oil. Roast for 45 minutes, stirring the tomatoes halfway through to prevent sticking.
Puree tomatoes with the juice from the can, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, roasted garlic, sea salt and crushed red pepper. Adjust seasonings if desired.
Notes
To save time: Substitute the whole peeled tomatoes with a 14.5 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes. Skip the first step in the recipe and puree all the ingredients. Having tried both methods, I prefer the flavor of fresh roasted tomatoes.To roast garlic: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice off the top of a garlic bulb so that a small amount of each clove shows through. Place the garlic in a small ramekin and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top. Sprinkle with a bit of salt. Cover the ramekin with foil and roast the garlic for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once the head is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a small bowl and smash with a spoon to make a paste.Yields approximately 2 cups.