Now, what shall I do with all the tomatoes? I don't have storage in my pantry so canning is out and I only have the freezer in my refrigerator so freezer space is limited as well.
This week, I made a triple batch of pizza sauce, freezing it in one cup portions. Then we had to make some pizza to make sure it turned out, of course.
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil (I sometimes use bacon grease)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 3 medium)
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Saute onion in the oil until tender. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper and saute about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and brown sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are well cooked. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Pulse the mixture in the blender, small batches at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Use immediately, refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze. I freeze it in freezer bags in 1 cup portions to save space.
Of course, the tomatoes keep coming--I've got more plans for them.
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