Pizza Sauce Recipe

• 5 quarts tomatoes, cut up
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano

1. Blend tomatoes, green pepper, and onion in food processor.Add spices and bake in large pan at 325 degrees for 3 or 4 hours, or until cooked down by half.
2. If your sauce is still not thick enough, use 1/2 to 3/4 tsp cornstarch with water and add to boiling mixture.
3. Stir well.
4. Put in hot jars and process to seal, using Blue Book for times.
5. I add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the top of each jar to help maintain the color.
6. Use 1 pint for 2 pizzas.

tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, bay leaves, pepper, chili powder, garlic, basil, salt, sugar, paprika, oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pizza-sauce-recipe-486090 (may not work)