Homemade Tomato Paste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and then add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
3. Cook the tomatoes for 5 minutes and then place in a food mill fitted with the smallest disc.
4. Process the tomatoes so the tomato liquid falls into a rimmed cookie sheet pan, and then sprinkle in some salt to taste.
5. Place the pan in the oven for 4 hours, stirring every hour.
6. Remove the pan and transfer the tomato paste to a container. Drizzle with some olive oil and then tightly cap. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.