Mimi's Roasted Tomato Marinara - Much Better than canned marinara, guaranteed

Mimi's Roasted Tomato Marinara

6 large tomatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp chopped garlic

3 tbsp Italian seasoning blend

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 large can tomatoes (no salt, no msg, organic)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Slice tomatoes to about 1/4" each. Lay out on deep cookie trays. Sprinkle liberally with olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning spice blend, and garlic powder. Cook tomatoes on low heat for approximately 4 hours until they are just about dried out. Let cool. Put tomatoes in a food processor with large can of tomatoes and puree. Pour mixture into mason jars and freeze, being careful not to fill them too full as the sauce may expand in the freezer. Can be served out of the jar, but are much better if you simmer over low heat until thick and delicious. Use in your favorite recipe.