Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onions and green pepper until soft. add the garlic and saute another minute or two. coarsely chop the fresh tomatoes, add them to the pot and cook, stirring, until they begin to give up their juice. coarsely chop the canned tomatoes and add them, along with the tomato sauce and tomato past. stir in the seasonings, cover the pot and simmer the sauce over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. the contadina tomato sauce and paste have significantly better flavor than any others i know of. if you can't get contadina, then a small shake of tabasco will help (not enough to make it hot, just enough to give it a little sparkle).

Target recipe: remove cores, cut in half and remove seeds from when tomatoes are cool. put in the blender and puree, this will make about 4 cups. in a large pot, heat oil and the onions, saute until golden and soft about 10 minutes. add garlic and saute for about 5 minutes more on low. add the tomato puree and stir. bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low so it is bubbling but not boiling. cook for an hour and stir occasionally. cool completely, then measure 1 cup portions into freezer containers and chill completely. freeze. to use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. use as a base, making into pasta sauce, soup or whatever you need it for.