FRESH TOMATOS, NOW THIS HAS A LITTLE KICK IT, ENJOY DAN:

FRESH TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE OUT OF THE GARDEN by CHEF DAN


Serves a bunch and freeze the sauce



INGREDIENTS:



7 pounds fresh tomatoes

1 (8oz) can tomato paste

1/2- cup spicy V8 juice

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 onions, finely chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper or 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika

1 tablespoon fresh oregano

1 tablespoon fresh basil

3 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

2 tablespoons sugar

1 cup red wine



DIRECTIONS:



1. Peel tomatoes and throw in the blender and process till smooth.

2. Sauté garlic in a soup pot in the olive oil.

3. Add all other ingredients to the pot and simmer for 1 1/2- hours. Stir occasionally

4. Freeze in freezer plastic bags.



ENJOY DAN: hallelujah