Elise Bauer

to 4 pounds of root vegetables such as parsnips, rutabagas, carrots, potatoes, golden beets, turnips, and celery root, peeled and cut into chunks

head of garlic, the cloves separated and peeled

olive oil, divided 3 Tbsp and 3 Tbsp

Kosher salt

chopped onion

heaping tablespoon tomato paste

of whole peeled tomatoes

(packed) of chopped leafy greens such as kale or chard

Italian seasoning or dried oregano

Black pepper

Tabasco sauce (optional, to taste)