Frozen Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 lb (1.8 kg) ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion in olive oil 5 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer uncovered about 35–40 minutes until thickened.

3. 3

   Blend if desired and stir in basil.

4. 4

   Cool quickly, portion into freezer-safe containers leaving room for expansion, label and freeze.