Jo Mama'S Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Olive oil 3 tablespoons, extra virgin recommended
• Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
• Crushed tomatoes (canned) 28 ounces (1 can), use high-quality, no salt added
• Granulated sugar 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil 1 teaspoon
• Salt 1 teaspoon, adjust to taste
• Black pepper ½ teaspoon, freshly ground preferred
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a spicy kick)
• ¼ cup red wine (deepens the sauce's richness)
• 4-6 black olives, sliced (for a subtle briny note)
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (boosts umami without fishiness)
• 1 carrot, finely grated (naturally sweetens and thickens)