Tomato Sauce Like My Grandmother's Recipe

Name: Tomato Sauce Like My Grandmother's
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 lbs plum tomatoes; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 green bell peppers, chopped; 2 hot peppers, minced (optional); 6 -10 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup olive oil; 1 ½ cups dry red wine; 2 cups water; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 tablespoon sugar (optional); ½ cup fresh parsley, minced; ½ cup fresh basil, minced

Servings: persons

4 -6 lbs plum tomatoes
2 large onions, chopped
4 green bell peppers, chopped
2 hot peppers, minced (optional)
6 -10 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups dry red wine
2 cups water
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
½ cup fresh parsley, minced
½ cup fresh basil, minced

1
Peel the tomatoes by making a criss cross cut on the bottom and putting them in boiling water for 1 minute.
2
Rinse them in cold water and let cool.
3
When they are cool remove the skins, squeeze out the seeds, and chop coarsely.
4
In a large stockpot or Dutch oven heat the oil.
5
Add the onion, pepper, and hot pepper and saute for about 10 minutes over medium low heat.
6
Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes, wine, water, and seasonings.
8
Bring to boil over medium low heat, cover, and reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary.
10
Add sugar if needed and fresh herbs.
11
Cook for five more minutes.
12
Either let cool and freeze or add meatballs, sausage, pork loin and serve with pasta.
13
Also great for lasagne, eggplant parm, etc.
14
Enjoy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 lbs plum tomatoes, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 green bell peppers, chopped, 2 hot peppers, minced (optional), and more.

Yes, Tomato Sauce Like My Grandmother's falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomato Sauce Like My Grandmother's

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