FRESH TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

By Lady Butterfly

Ingredients

• 2 lbs very ripe fresh plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1 TBS sweet basil or 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tsp parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Plunge tomatoes into boiling water for 12 seconds. Peel and chop coarsely.

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium and add the onions and garlic. Saute and stir until onions are transparent. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and parsley.

Cook, uncovered, on low for 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Makes approximately 4 cups.