12 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sweet basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
Microwave Oven Directions: In a large glass bowl, place olive oil, garlic,and onion. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 3 minutes, or untilonion is soft. Stir in remaining ingredients, cover with plastic wrap, andreturn to microwave oven. Cook on high setting for 10 to 15 minutes, oruntil bubbly.
Crock Pot Directions: In a large frying pan, heat oil and saute garlic andonion until soft. Transfer to crock pot. Stir in remaining ingredients.Cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours.
Conventional Directions: In a large frying pan, heat oil and sautégarlic and onion until soft. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil,cover, reduce heat and simmer gently for 1 hour. Yields 5 1/2 cups.