Ingredients

  • 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable if you prefer)
  • 5 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded (about 10 large leaves)
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Drain and reserve juice from tomatoes (there should be about 3 cups of juice).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place tomatoes in a single layer on foil.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped onion.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until slightly brown and tomatoes appear dry.
  • Dice tomatoes, careful of the hot juice!
  • In a crock pot or large pot, combine roasted tomato mixture, reserved juice, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, and allspice.
  • If using a pot, simmer for 4-6 hours over low heat.
  • In a crock pot, cook for 8 hours on low.
  • Add basil, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper,.
  • Turn heat on crock pot up to high or continue to simmer in pot for additional 30 minutes. Enjoy!