Homemade Salsa

• 1 chopped green pepper
• 2 chopped celery ribs
• 1 chopped white onion
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1. Heat pan with olive oil and saute onion, pepper, and celery about 5 minutes to soften.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
3. Add chopped garlic.
4. Saute another 2-3 minute
5. Add oregano, basil, and cayenne pepper.
6. Transfer mixture to a pot and add canned tomatoes and bring to a boil.
7. Add about 1/2 can of water.
8. Add tomato paste until desired consistency.
9. Add remaining spices and boil 1-2 minute Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
10. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6-8 hours and serve when cooled.
11. For more heat chop up 1-2 jalapeno peppers seeds and all.enjoy!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-salsa-350726 (may not work)