Basic Pasta/Pizza Sauce

• 1 can 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes (I prefer a good italian brand over Hunts)
• 2 tbsp - 3 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion (I typically use 1/2 large red onion) - diced
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves - chopped or minced
• 1/2 medium carrot (chopped)
• 4 to 6 basil leaves - fresh (may use dried 2 tbls)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 to 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp dry white wine (choose a wine you like)
• 1 salt and pepper to taste (1-2 tsp each usually)
• 1 tsp + red pepper flakes (optional)

1. Heat oil in 2-3 qt pot at med-hi.
2. Add onions and garlic.
3. Cook until onions become translucent.
4. (approx 2-3 min)
5. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil momentarily then simmer covered.
6. Stir occasionally.
7. (45 min)
8. Transfer sauce to blender or food processor and blend to desired consistency.
9. (chunky sauce - a few good pulses; blend full speed if preferred smooth)
10. **NOTE** Add diced bell peppers or different cheeses for different flavors of sauce

tomatoes, tbl, onion, garlic, carrot, basil, tomato, oregano, bay leaves, red wine vinegar, white wine, salt, red pepper

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/335851-basic-pastapizza-sauce (may not work)