Tomato Casserole

By mlmason

Ingredients

• 3 T butter
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 c chopped celery
• 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 c sugar
• 2 - 3 T chopped fresh basil
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 T cornstarch
• 2 t vinegar
• 2 t water
• 1 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add oinion, peppers & celery. Saute 3-5 min. Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with vinegar and water and stir into skillet. Pour mixture into a greased casserole & sprinkle with the buttered crumbs. Bake at 350* for 30 - 40 minutes