Marinara

By gpawilson

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 roma tomatoes, chopped (or a 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes)
• 2 dried bay leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until the onions are translu­cent, about 10 minutes.
Add the celery, carrots and 3/4 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncov­ered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Remove from heat and blend in a blender. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste.