Pasta with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Directions

1. 1

   1 1/2 c Diced onions 1/4 c Water or olive oil 3/4 c Chopped celery 1/2 c Chopped green bell pepper 2 c Sliced fresh mushrooms 2 Garlic clove

2. 2

   minced 4 c Chopped fresh tomatoes 3 c Tomato sauce 2 c Tomato puree 1 ts Dried oregano 1 1/2 ts Dried basil 1 Bay leaf Salt and pepper

3. 3

   to taste 1 lb Spaghetti or other pasta Heat the water or olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat

4. 4

   Cook the onions for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the celery, green pepper, mushrooms, and garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes

5. 5

   Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato puree and stir until the sauce is well blended

6. 6

   Add the herbs, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes

7. 7

   Cook the pasta according to package directions

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and serve with pasta