Grandma’s Tomato Sauce
Prep and Cook Time: about 1 3/4 hours. Notes: If making sauce up to 3 days ahead, cool, cover, and chill.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In an 8- to 10-quart pan, combine 3 cups water, canned tomatoes with their liquid, tomato paste, Roma tomatoes, wine, onion, basil, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and pepper.
Step 2
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 4 quarts, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 3
3
Remove bay leaves and add salt to taste. Use hot or cool.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per cup.
Ingredients
2 cans (28 oz. each) crushed tomatoes with basil and oregano
5 cans (6 oz. each) tomato paste
3 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
Salt
