Ingredients

  • 1 (800 g) can Italian tomatoes
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • salt (for seasoning)

Method

  • Place the tomatos, veggies and herbs into a pan.
  • Cover and cook over a low heat to allow all the veggies to release their juices and simmer slowly together until pulpy (about 30-45 minutes).
  • Allow to cool then whizz in a food processor.
  • Put sauce into a pan and boil rapidly over a medium heat until sauce is thickened a little, or to your liking.
  • Take care not to let sauce burn.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • This sauce freezes well.