- 6 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 18 medium) or 6 cans (14.5 oz each)
petite diced regular or low sodium tomatoes, drained
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 pouch Mrs. Wages® Pasta Sauce Mix
WASH fresh tomatoes. Scald 3 minutes in boiling water. Dip into
cold water. Cut out cores, remove skins and puree to smooth
consistency in blender or food processor. This should yield about
10 cups tomatoes. If using canned tomatoes, drain liquid.
COMBINE pureed tomatoes, sugar and Mrs. Wages® Pasta Sauce
Mix in a large non-reactive saucepan. Do not use aluminum. Bring
mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 25
minutes. Stir occasionally. Pasta Sauce is ready!
SERVE. Use immediately or pour into containers and let cool. Store
covered in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
FREEZE. Pour into freeze-safe containers and let cool. Store
covered in freezer up to 1 year. Store thawed product in refrigerator
up to 1 week.
CAN. Prepare home canning jars and lids according to
manufacturer’s instructions for sterilized jars. Pour hot sauce into
clean hot pint canning jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Remove air
bubbles, wipe rim and cap each jar as it is filled. Process jars for
40 minutes* in boiling water bath canner. Turn off heat, carefully
remove canner lid, and let jars stand for 5 minutes in canner.
Remove jars. Let jars sit undisturbed to cool at room temperature
for 12 to 24 hours. Test jars for airtight seals according to
manufacturer’s directions. If jars do not completely seal, refrigerate
and consume within 1 week. Use shelf-stable product within 1 year
