Ingredients

  • 1 12 diced sweet onions
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Method

  • saute onions,basil, and garlic in a pan sprayed with vegetable oil spray.
  • saute till onions tender.
  • process whole tomatoes in a blender or processor till smooth.
  • add tomato puree,diced tomatoes and sugar to onion mixture.
  • simmer,uncovered, about 2 hours.
  • add seasonings and heavy cream:cook till heated through.
  • garnish with croutons or fresh basil leaves.
  • makes 11 cups.