Simple Marinara

3 cloves garlic

3 TBSP olive oil

1/2 cup onion, diced

1/4 cup green pepper, diced

1/4 cup carrot, diced

1 - 28oz can crushed tomatoes

1 - 28oz can tomato sauce

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup fresh Parmesan, grated

2 1/2 TBSP dried parsley

2 1/2 TBSP dried oregano

1. Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

2. Saute garlic, onions, peppers, and carrots until aromatic and tender.

3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, Parmesan and bay leaves.

4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour.