Tomato Sauce

Serve over whole wheat pasta, and a fresh crisp Salad.

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 of each red and green pepper
• 2 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. oregano
• salt to taste
• lots of cracked pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp honey
• a small can of tomato paste
• 2 cans 28 0z tomatoes (I use whole or diced, but crushed is good if your prefer less chunks).
  

1. Saute onions, peppers along with the herbs in the Olive oil.
2. Add the Tomatoes and Tomato Paste, honey and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and simmer for 10 more.
5. Add fresh parsley right at the last minute.
6. For variation add a variety of added vegetables like mushrooms and zucchini
7. This makes a very thick sauce, if you prefer a thinner one just add a 14 oz can of tomato sauce to thin it out.
   

This makes a very thick and rich tasting sauce,
and you don't need a lot of it on your pasta.

This is a very quick and easy recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes, faster than waiting for a take out pizza to arrive. It is made with simple ingredients and tastes great. I always make extra to use for pizza sauce or adding it to stew or roast. It isn't just the fresh ingredients that make it good, I think that it is in the order that the ingredients come in. It is good just as is, for vegetarian alternative or try it with Turkey Italian Sausage, Ground Beef or Chicken.