Hearty Tomato Sauce

Cook in large shallow sauce pan (I can't remember the technical term)

*1/4 can tomato paste (can be substituted with tomato sauce)
*1 TBs. olive oil
Saute until mixture gets bubbly and dark red. Then add:
*minced garlic (however much you like)

*1/2 c. chopped carrots (I like to use 3/4 C.)
*1/2 c. chopped celery
*chopped onions
(I like to put these all in a food processor)
*1 can diced tomatoes
*1 can tomato sauce (14 oz)

Add salt, pepper, and italian seasoning to taste. Bring to boil then put on 2 (or in the middle of medium low and low) and cover with lid. Let simmer until ready to eat, the longer it sits the more flavorful it gets. This sauce is good on any pasta. You can also add a vegetable puree. And best of all, it freezes GREAT! This sauce is hmmmm, hmmmm, good!