ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cup onions, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, diced
2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 ½ tsp salt
13 oz canned tomatoes, chopped
6 oz tomato paste
1 tbsp honey
black pepper, lots
6 garlic cloves, minced
parsley

Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, herbs and salt.
3. Saute over medium heat until the onion is fairly soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, and black pepper.
5. Bring to boil.
6. Lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Add garlic and cook 10 minutes more.
8. Serve over spaghetti and with homemade garlic bread.