Tomato Sauce - The Buddhist Chef

Ingredients

• 1 minced onion
• 2 chopped carrots
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup (60ml) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
• 10 cups canned tomatoes (2 1/2 liters or 3 cans)
• Salt and pepper to taste