Ingredients
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1/2 bushel tomatoes
3 lb. onions
4 peppers
2 c. oil
1 Tbsp. basil
1 Tbsp. oregano
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. salt
4 (12 oz.) cans tomato paste
Preparation
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Peel and chop tomatoes.
Cook over constant heat, stirring often, until thick, about 1 1/2 hours.
Add chopped onions and peppers, then rest of ingredients except tomato paste.
Cook 1 more hour or until onions and peppers are soft and sauce is right consistency.
Add tomato paste.
When sauce is bubbling, pour into hot cans and seal.
Makes approximately 14 to 16 pints.
Delicious also for spaghetti sauce or Sloppy Joes.
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