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fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and can be more convenient.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically less expensive than olive oil.

Select 10 to 12 ripe tomatoes, preferably garden fresh or Roma.

Make an 'x' in the bottom of each tomato and plunge them into boiling water for about a minute to remove the skins.

Transfer the tomatoes to an ice water bath to stop the cooking and help peel them.

Peel the tomatoes and chop them, reserving some for a chunkier sauce.

Blend the peeled tomatoes until smooth in a blender or food processor.

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.

Add chopped onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until soft for about 5-10 minutes.

Stir in the tomato puree and reserved chopped tomatoes.

Add red burgundy wine, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, a bay leaf, and celery stalks.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours.

After simmering, add tomato paste and let simmer for another couple of hours.

Remove the bay leaf and celery stalks before serving or storing.

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