Double-Garlic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 15-18 large tomatoes
• 2 heads garlic
• 2 small onions
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Chop tomatoes into small pieces for stewing, removing the seeds and juice if thicker sauce is desired.

2. 2

   Dice onions and mince garlic. In large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil and/or apple cider until onions are just translucent and soft.

3. 3

   Add in tomatoes and basil, let stew on medium heat for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   When tomatoes have softened into a "mush", bring just to a boil, then add salt and peppers and simmer for one hour.

5. 5

   Serve chunky or puree with immersion blender.