INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1/2
medium onion, finely chopped
1
small carrot or 1/2 large carrot, finely chopped
1
small stalk of celery, including the green tops, finely chopped
2 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
1 clove
garlic, minced
1/2 tsp
dried basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 28 ounce can
whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tsp
tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper