Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce Recipe

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
5 1/2 lbs tomatoes
12 ounces tomato paste
2 teaspoons oregano
3 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons parsley flakes
3 tablespoons italian seasoning
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup red wine
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 cup chicken broth

Preparation Instructions:
Peel tomatoes and process smooth. Sauté garlic in large pot in olive oil. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. This recipe is approx yield of 80 oz. If canning use canning salt otherwise this freezes nicely. I store in 20 oz containers.

Photo credit: Margaret Johnson