I cut up all the veggies rough. The tomatoes I wash good leave skin on and quarter them. Put the tomato paste in. This is after garlic and onions are sautéed. Wash the basil put leaves in whole. Then I cook it on stove for three hours. Season with salt and pepper. Then after three hours I let it cool down a bit. Then I put all in the blender and blend it. Then I add the cream to your liken. You can can it or freeze it your choice....