Tomato Sauce - phrits.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 15-ounce cans of tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste