Classic Thick Tomato sauce
Instructions:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 10 lbs. plum tomatoes, peeled
- 2 potatoes
- 2 carrots, peeled
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 large sprigs fresh basil
- 2 large sprigs fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan, cook onion and celery until soft, about 6 minutes.
- In blender, finely chop tomatoes in batches.
- Add tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, salt, oregano, basil, and parsley to saucepan.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for three hours or until reduced by a and sauce is thick.
- Remove herb sprigs and discard.
- Remove potatoes and carrots, mash, and return to sauce to add thickening.