Best Ever Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cup(s) water
• 4 can(s) diced tomatoes (14 oz ea)
• 1 tablespoon(s) dried oregano
• 1/4 cup(s) basil chopped
• 2 whole(s) carrots grated
• 2 stalk(s) celery chopped
• 2 whole(s) white or yellow onions chopped
• 1 whole(s) bell peppers chopped
• 1 whole(s) leek chopped
• 2 whole(s) zucchini chopped
• 1 whole(s) butternut squash peeled and grated
• 6 clove(s) garlic
• 2 whole(s) bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

Preparation

1. Prep all veggies, using a food processor to grate. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add all veggies and spices except squash and tomato.
3. Cook 20 minutes, covered, until veggies are soft but not browning. Add squash and tomatoes and water. Season further as needed (with salt and pepper). Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves, then puree with stick blender until smooth.