Tangy Spaghetti Sauce for Canning

Ingredients

• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup banana peppers, chopped
• 2 pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 16 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 (12 oz.) cans tomato paste
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 teaspoons canning salt
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 3 tbs. lemon juice

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to stock pot. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Fill clean, sterilized jars within ½” of top. Put on tops and tighten. Process for 35 minutes for quart jars in water bath. Serve over pasta.