Puree Stewed tomatoes. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Simmer 15 minutes over medium-low heat. Cool and put into six 1-pt containers leaving 1/2-inch space at top. Seal and label containers Italian Cooking Sauce Mix. Freeze and use within 6 months.

Makes about 6 pints of mix.

From "Make-A-Mix Cookery" by Karine Eliason, Nevada Harward & Madeline Westover. Dedicated to memory of Freddi Michael from Sysop of The Home Bbs.