*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Crockpot Tomato Sauce

Recipe By     : Betty Crocker's Casseroles & One Dish Meals
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Posted To Lu                     Sauces & Salsas
               Vegetarian                       Crockpot

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      tablespoons   olive oil
  4      medium        onions -- diced (2 cups)
  3      medium        carrots -- shredded
  1      medium        green bell pepper -- diced (1 cup)
  2      cloves        garlic -- finely chopped
  8      large         tomatoes (8 cups) -- peeled and diced
  1      can           tomato paste -- (6 ounces)
  2      tablespoons   packed brown sugar
  1      teaspoon      salt
  2      teaspoons     dried oregano leaves
  2      teaspoons     dried basil leaves
    1/2  teaspoon      pepper

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.   Cook onions, carrots, bell pepper, and
garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.   Place vegetable mixture
and remaining ingredients in a 5 quart crock pot.   Cook on high for 8 hours.
when sauce is done , divide into 2 cup portions and freeze for later use.
Yields 11 1/2 cups.

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