Posted by chldls

If you grow your own tomatoes, this is the way to go. It's wonderful frozen and you can add ground beef, sausage or leave it vegetarian.

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 green pepper, chopped
28 ounces FRESH tomatoes (cored and
    seeded; no need to peel)
1 small can tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Saut?all vegetables in oil; add tomatoes, paste, sugar, salt, pepper and vinegar; simmer 1 hour. add all herbs and cook 1 hour more or until thick.