Creole Tomato Sauce

• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Saute first 4 ingredients in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic through lemon zest, and saute 2 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture thickens.

green onions, onion, red bell pepper, celery, olive oil, garlic, parsley, chili powder, lemon zest, tomatoes, red wine, capers, pimiento, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/creole-tomato-sauce-0 (may not work)