Easy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 c. finely chopped onions
• 3/4 c. finely chopped carrots
• 3/4 c. finely chopped celery
• 6 1/2 c. (52 oz) canned whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir a few minutes or until crisp and tender (do not let them brown)
2. Add remaining ingredients; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally
3. Pass through a food mill or blend slightly with immersion blender. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired

Enjoy!

Kelsey

Posted with permission from The Wooden Spoon