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Originally posted on Recipe Link by Mickey MO July 2001

Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce
Makes 6 quarts

3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 onions, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh basil chopped or 1 Tbsp. dried basil
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
25-30 tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. beef boullion powder

Add oil to a 6 quart pot. Mince onions and garlic in a food processor and saute in oil till transparent. Add basil and parsley. Peel tomatoes (dip in boiling water 15 seconds and peel) and process until like juice.

Add to pot with onions and herbs. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend well. Cook on low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.

When sauce is done,ladle into hot jars to within 1/2-inch of the top of the jar. Clean rims and seal. Process for 45 minutes in a water bath canner.