Tomato-Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 peeled carrot, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons matzo meal
• 2 16-oz. cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon mushroom powder
• 1 teaspoon hot or sweet paprika
• 1 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste