Authentic Spaghetti Sauce Recipe (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)

Ingredients

• 5 lbs fresh tomatoes ((peeled and seeded, see notes))
• 3 medium onions ((diced))
• 8 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 1 carrot ((divided))
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh basil ((finely chopped))
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 springs fresh parsley
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 TBSP honey ((optional))