Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large Spanish onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red peppers, chopped
• 8 lbs fresh tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 quart chicken stock or 1 quart vegetable stock

Directions

1. Sauté first onions, carrots, celery, garlic and red peppers in olive oil until soft in an 8-10 quart pot.
2. Make a bundle of the sage, thyme by wrapping them in cheesecloth and tying with a string.
3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Let cool.
4. Reheat and adjust seasonings as needed.
5. Serve over fresh pasta and garnish with fresh basil.