Italian Tomato Sauce

This recipe can be found in Moosewoods Cookbook.
I use this as a base recipe, but alter it depending on the ingredients I have at hand and the abundance of them.

Saute in large skillet

• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 cup shopped onion
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt

When onions are clear and very soft, add:

• 1 1lb - 13 oz. can tomatoe puree - or this can be made from scratch
• 16 oz. can tomato paste
• 2 Tbs. dry red wine
• 1 cup freshly chopped tomatos
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Turn heat way down. Cover and simmer at least 45 minutes, stirring accasionally. Then add:

• 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
• if necessary, more salt and pepper