Hearty Tomato Blend

Prep: 20 min. Use this mixture in gazpacho, as a base for Bloody Marys, or as an addition to your favorite spaghetti sauce.

This recipe goes with Italian-Seasoned Chicken Breasts, Quick Salsa

Yield: Makes 12 cups

Ingredients

• 3  (28-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, drained
• 4  (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 2  medium-size sweet onions, diced (about 2 cups)
• 1  large green bell pepper, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1  large red bell pepper, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

1. Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 7 days.

To freeze: Place 2 cups of tomato mixture in a 1-qt. zip-top freezer bag; seal bag. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture. Place bags flat on a baking sheet, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours.