Homemade Tomato Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Cut tomatoes into quarters, cut out dark or bad spots and run through Vitamix of food processor. (I prefer my Vitamix because it is faster and held larger volume.)
2. 2
   Run tomatoes through food mill, with small or medium screen and place in large stock-pot.
3. 3
   If your knife skills are like mine, questionable, run garlic through food processor.
4. 4
   In stock pot holding tomatoes, add garlic, olive oil and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until you have the consistency you want. (I simmered for about 12 hours.)
5. 5
   Either cover and store in a glass jar in refrigerator, lasts for several months. Or freeze on parchment or wax paper on cookie sheet in about 2 tbsp amounts. When frozen place in plastic bag and use when needed