Ingredients
For 12 Serving(s)
pizza-sauce
- 12 lb tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium onions, halved
- 2 chili peppers, chopped (use up to 4 for hotter sauce)
- 1/4 c fresh basil, or 2 tablespoons dried
- 2 T fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1 T fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 t fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 2 t fennel seeds
- 6 clv garlic, or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/3 c sugar
- 3 T salt
- 30 oz tomato paste
- 1/3 c olive oil
Pizza Sauce Directions
- Puree tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, herbs, fennel seeds and garlic in blender or food processor. Transfer to large, non-reactive soup pot. Add sugar, salt, tomato paste and olive oil. Cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until very thick, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking. Ladle into hot, sterilized pint jars to within 1/2-inch of top, seal with sterilized lids according to manufacturer's directions and process full jars in boiling water bath for 35 minutes. Makes 12 to 14 pints.