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Ingredients
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6 pounds tomatoes
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2 cups chopped onion
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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4 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
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1 teaspoon Ground pepper or crushed red pepper to taste
Directions
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Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Gently squeeze out the seeds and discard (don't worry if you don't get them all). Mix onion, oil, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Place the tomatoes on top.
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Cover and cook for 2 hours on High or 4 hours on Low.
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Puree with an immersion blender or in a regular blender in batches until chunky. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Placing the lid askew, cook until thickened, about 3 hours more on High or 6 hours more on Low.
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Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper (or crushed red pepper) to taste. Puree further, if desired. Serve hot or let cool completely before refrigerating for up to 5 days or freezing for up to 6 months.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Equipment: 6-qt. or larger slow cooker
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
82 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
Serving Size 1/2 cup | |
Calories 82 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Added Sugars 1g | 2% |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Vitamin A 1241IU | 25% |
Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
Folate 24mcg | 6% |
Sodium 232mg | 10% |
Calcium 21mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Magnesium 18mg | 4% |
Potassium 448mg | 10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.