Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 cups tomatoes, peeled,cored,and chopped,approximately
  • 3 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried black pepper

Method

  • 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).
  • Or process in a boiling covered canner for 35 minutes
  • Favorite ingredients can be added like sliced mushrooms, cooked/drained sausage, hamburger, etc.
  • This sauce is great for any Italian dish.
  • Great as a sauce for pasta and as a pizza sauce.