Marinara Sauce from Dr. Weil's Healthy Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely grated
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 large can (28 ounces) Italian tomatoes, crushed
• 1 large can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons dried whole basil
• 1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
• Pinch fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped