Ingredients

• 3-4 cups red, ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1 Tbs. oregano or basil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbs. sugar (or 2 Tbs. Equal)
• 2 Tbs. butter or margarine

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine, add tomatoes and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add all remaining ingredients. Blend thoroughly and cover.

Simmer on lowest heat for 20-25 minutes.

If using fresh chopped herbs, add at the end of the cooking time to insure peak flavor and color. Delicious!

Serves 6-8.

Enjoy!