Tomatensugo

Ingredients

• 2.5 kg tomatoes
• 3 small onions
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 2 stems oregano
• 1 stem basil
• Salt
• Lemon juice
• pepper (ground)
• 1 pinch sugar

Instructions

1. 1.

   Boil the tomatoes, shock them in cold water, peel and dice. Peel and finely dice the onions and garlic. Warm the olive oil in a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent, add the tomatoes and stir.

2. 2.

   Simmer the tomato sauce over medium heat for about 1 hour, letting it reduce to a slightly thick consistency while stirring occasionally.

3. 3.

   Wash the herbs, shake dry, tie them into a bouquet and let them simmer during the last ~20 minutes. The tomatoes should break down finely during cooking; mash with a potato masher if needed.

4. 4.

   Season with salt, lemon juice, pepper and sugar, remove the herbs, and fill the hot sauce into clean screw‑top bottles. Seal immediately and allow to cool.