SEASONED TOMATO SAUCE

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This is a basic tomato sauce; use it anytime a tomato sauce is called for - in pasta sauces, soups, stews or casseroles.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, sugar, pepper & bay leaves in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat & boil gently, uncovered, until very thick, about 1 1/2 hours; stir frequently.
  • Press through a food mill or coarse sieve to remove skins & seeds; add lemon juice & salt.
  • Remove hot jars from the canning kettle & ladle sauce into jars leaving 1/2 inch of head space; remove any trapped air bubbles, readjust the head space, wipe rims & apply lids until finger tight.
  • Transfer jars to the canner & set timer for 35 minutes when the water returns to a boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 319.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 18.2, Protein 5.4

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