Crockpot Tomato Basil Sauce

Crockpot Tomato Basil Sauce

(Makes about 8 cups)

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 green pepper, chopped

8 cups chopped tomatoes, unpeeled

2-3 Tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

4-5 grinds fresh pepper

3 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped

1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped

3/4 c. fresh basil, chopped

12 oz. tomato sauce

Instructions

Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of the crockpot. Add onion & garlic; turn crockpot to high and cook 10-15 minutes until they become fragrant.  Turn crockpot to low.  Add everything else and cook for 8 hours.  If you like a chunky sauce -you're done! Of you prefer something smoother, you can puree it in a blender or food processor.  Return to crockpot for 30 minutes after pureeing.