Tomato Sauce

3-4 lbs. ripe tomatoes, about 10-12 large ones

diced onions

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. basil

1 T. sugar

1 T. parsley

1 tsp. salt

pepper

 

Peel and chop the tomatoes, add everything else. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes until sauce is reduced and thickened. Makes just over 2 cups of sauce. Freezes well.

 

I use frozen tomatoes to make this because they peel very easily. I thaw them about halfway, peel them, then chop them and cook the sauce. 

This sauce is very good served hot over pasta. It can also be used as pizza sauce, or in any recipe that calls for a can of diced tomatoes. I have also used it half and half with bought tomato sauce in lasagna.