Zippy Maters Tomatoes Recipes

ZIPPY 'MATERS ( TOMATOES )

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into chunks.
• Stir together tomato and remaining ingredients; cover and chill 2 hours.

MY "BASE FOR EVERYTHING" ZIPPY MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook for five minutes or until they become translucent.
• Add the garlic (and the red pepper flakes, if using) and cook for one minute.
• Add the canned tomatoes and stir well.
• Add the oregano, basil, sugar, peperoncino (if using), salt and pepper.
• Make sure you crumble the dried spices in your hand when you add them to release the essential oils.
• Stir well again.
• Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for one hour.
• Sauce will cook down a bit and thicken.

ZIPPY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, cheese, wine, olives, parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with spaghetti.