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Yields 4 to 5 quarts.
Ingredients:
- 10 to 12 pounds fresh tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Fill a pot with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Working in batches, blanch the tomatoes for 1 minute. Remove them to a large bowl to cool, then peel and core them.
- Place the tomatoes in a food processor, and pulse until the desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent. Add the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes. Reduce the heat, and let the sauce simmer for 2 to 4 hours, or until it’s thickened and reduced. Cool completely.
- Divide the sauce into freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 6 months.
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When she’s not at the Capper’s Farmer offices, editor Traci Smith spends her time cooking, working in the yard and garden, crafting, and relaxing with her dogs, family, and friends.
