Garden Fresh Marinara Sauce

1. If tomatoes have been previously frozen, thaw them and then place them in a large pot and cook over medium-high heat (covered) for approximately 10-15 minutes or until tender and no longer frozen. If tomatoes have not been previously frozen, quarter tomatoes, place them in a large pot, and cook them over medium heat (covered) for approximately 5-10 minutes or until tender. You will not need to add water—the juice from the tomatoes will suffice for cooking purposes.

2. Assemble a food mill over a dry pot and process tomatoes to remove seeds and skins.

3. In a large pan over medium heat, heat oil and butter. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Combine mixture with the tomatoes.

4. Stir in basil, oregano, wine, sugar, and salt, and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

6. Stir in tomato paste and simmer an additional 2 hours.