Tomato Sauce (no meat) — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• 1 /4 cup Olive oil
• 2 cups Onion, small dice
• 2 cups Carrots, shredded
• 1 /3 cup Garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Basil, dry
• 1 tsp Oregano, dry
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Black pepper, fresh ground
• 6 oz can Tomato paste
• 2-28 oz cans Tomatoes, diced
• 28 oz can Tomatoes, crushed
• 1 1 /2 cups Water
• 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar