Kaplan Marinara Sauce

Submitted by: Marcia

Attributed to: Roy Kaplan, Tammy's father-in-law

Category: Other

Description: This is best made with homegrown tomatoes. It freezes very well...we often make a batch and bottle in Mason jars and freeze until we need it. Great in lasagna or any recipe that calls for marinara sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 3 1/2 hours

Servings: 

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

2 Large onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 Green pepper, chopped

Olive oil

5 Pounds tomatoes (homegrown or farmers market)

8 Ounces tomato paste

2 Tablespoons oregano 

2 Tablespoons basil

1 Tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Add other veggies as desired, eg. mushrooms

Special tools/utensils needed:

Large pot, Mason jars if using to freeze

Directions: 

1. Sauté onions, garlic and green pepper (plus any other veggies) in olive oil in large pot.

2. Add remaining ingredients, except parmesan, and cook uncovered 2 - 3 hours.

3. Add parmesan before serving.