EATING WELL'S FRESH TOMATO PUREE

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From the original Eating Well magazine. This recipe is from 1990. I wanted to post it here so I don't lose it.

Provided by Sheynath

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 lbs plum tomatoes
12 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Core tomatoes and chop into 1 into pieces.
  • Combine tomatoes, garlic and oil into a 5 quart non-aluminum saucepot. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about an hour, or until tomatoes and garlic and soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Pass the mixture through a food mill or sieve. Discard the pulp and return the puree to the saucepan.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture is thick. Time depends on moisture content of tomatoes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week, freezes for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 2.8

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