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Time tested tomato canning tips – easy salsa, ketchup and pasta sauces

July 18, 2012 in News Release, Recipes | Permalink

Check out tomato canning tips and food preservation recipes for the 2012 harvest along with safety recommendations from Mrs. Wages canning expert Shirley Camp, retired University of Illinois Extension Educator.

When it comes to food preservation, tomatoes are tops this time of year.  Whether you make plain tomato juice, process whole tomatoes, salsa, catsup, or spaghetti sauce, tomatoes are a staple on the American dinner table.

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

July 12, 2011 in Recipes | No comments

This is a great simple sauce that celebrates the freshness of summer. If you are short on time, substitute with Mrs. Wages Pasta Sauce Mix….

Ingredients:
1/4 olive oil
8 cups peeled tomatoes chopped seeded if desired
4 cloves fresh garlic chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Pinch red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in pan add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for a few seconds, do not let garlic burn.
  2. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Just before serving turn off heat add fresh herbs stir and cover until ready to serve.
  4. Toss in freshly cooked pasta with ¼ cup hot pasta water, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Serve this with a salad for a light dinner or with a grilled steak and fresh vegetable for something a bit more substantial.

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