TRY this delicious recipe for tomato paste, sent in by Margaret Arnold of Tresco.
TOMATO PASTE
- 750g ripe tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 fresh basil leaves (or dried basil)
- 2 sprigs of parsley
- 1 tbspn olive oil
- Sugar, salt and pepper to taste
Dice tomatoes, onion, carrot and celery and place in a large saucepan.
Add oil and herbs. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Then press this through a sieve. Return to the saucepan and boil uncovered until desired consistency. Put into sterilised jars and seal with lids.
