Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 10 lbs tomatoes
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• bottled lemon juice or citric acid

Directions

1. 1

   Wash tomatoes; drain.

2. 2

   Peel, core and cut into small pieces; set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil in a large saucepot. Add tomatoes and

4. 4

   seasonings

5. 5

   Simmer about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Press mixture through a sieve or food mill; discard seeds.

7. 7

   Cook pulp in a large, uncovered saucepot over medium-high heat until

8. 8

   sauce thickens, stirring to prevent sticking.

9. 9

   Add 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon citric acid to each pint jar.

10. 10

    Carefully ladle hot sauce into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

11. 11

    Wipe jar rim clean.

12. 12

    Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass.

13. 13

    Screw band down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met.

14. 14

    process 35 minute in a boiling water bath canner.