Fresh, flavorful homemade stewed tomatoes

This recipe for homemade stewed tomatoes is perfect for using up all those ripe tomatoes from the garden. The tomatoes are cooked low and slow with a blend of herbs and spices until they are tender and bursting with flavor. Serve them as a side dish, over pasta, or use them in your favorite recipes.

Ingredients

• 6 lbs ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score an X on the bottom of each tomato and place them in the boiling water for 30 seconds.
2. Remove the tomatoes from the water and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel the skin off the tomatoes and chop them into chunks.
3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, and parsley to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the tomatoes have cooked down and are tender, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
6. Enjoy your delicious homemade stewed tomatoes!

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