Grilled Tomato Sauce on Barbecue

• 15 lbs Italian tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
• 34 cup olive oil
• 3 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 cup fresh basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

1. Put the barbecue to high heat.
2. In a big bowl, mix tomatoes and 2/3 cup of oil.
3. Salt and pepper.
4. Put enough pieces of tomatoes on the grill to cover it completely and grill about 5 minutes on each side.
5. Remove from the grill and put on a baking sheet.
6. Let cool down.
7. Grill this way all the tomatoes, then peel them with fingers and press carefully to remove the seeds.
8. Set aside in a bowl.
9. Mash coarsely tomatoes with hands or a mash potatoes.
10. In a big casserole, tenderize onion and garlic in the remaining oil.
11. Add the peeled tomatoes and bay leaves.
12. Bring to boil and let simmer to medium heat for about 2 minutes stirring frequently.
13. Salt and pepper.
14. Add the basil.
15. Adjust seasoning.
16. Serve on pasta.

italian tomatoes, olive oil, onions, garlic, bay leaves, fresh basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-tomato-sauce-on-barbecue-242663 (may not work)