Fresh Plum Tomato Sauce

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 5 pounds plum tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh or dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh or dried basil

Preparing

Rinse the tomatoes well, cut out the cores and cut the tomatoes in half. Place the tomatoes in a blender and puree until smooth.

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic and brown for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes. Add the remaining ingredients and cover the pan. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta or freeze for later use.

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