1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-28 oz. cans whole tomatoes
2-28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
3-12 oz. cans tomato paste
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. dried oregano
4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried black pepper
Heat oil in large pan. Saute
onions and garlic until tender. Add rest of ingredients. Heat
to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours.
Stir occasionally. After it has simmered, cool completely and
store in freezer bags or containers in increments that you find
best for your family. When ready to use, thaw and heat. Favorite
ingredients can be added like sliced mushrooms, cooked/drained
sausage, hamburger, etc. This sauce is great for any Italian
dish. We use it as a sauce for several types of pasta and as
a pizza sauce. Fresh tomatoes may be substituted for large cans.
You will still need to include the tomato paste. Peel, core,
and chop enough tomatoes to make approximately 12 cups. The
rest of the recipe remains the same.