Tomato Sauce

Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (35 ounce) can Italian tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 peeled carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
2. Remove and discard carrot.