Fresh Tomato Sauce

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   ["Place a large pot on to boil.", "Fine chop the onions, peppers, garlic, carrots and shallots.", "Slice an ""X"" on the bottom of the tomatoes.", "Place tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute.", "Remove tomatoes and place in ice bath.", "Peel and core tomatoes.", "Using a blender or processor, puree 20 tomatoes, set aside.", "Heat large stewing pot, add oil and saute the chopped product until tender, add pureed tomatoes.", "Rough chop the remaining tomatoes and add to pot.", "Add thyme, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, and red wine to the pot and stir.", "Cut celery in half so you have ten pieces and add along with the bay leaves and stir.", "When sauce reaches a boil, reduce to simmer for 2.5 hours.", "Stir in tomato paste and ground meats.", "Return to simmer and for another 2 hours."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.