Ultimate Italian Plum Tomato Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced fine
1 carrot, diced fine
1 t. dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 can (39 oz) can plum tomatoes with liquid
Salt
Pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup pineapple or other fruit juice

Heat the oil i a 3 qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, carrot, basil, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium. Saute vegetables, stirring frequently until they are softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, liquid and juice. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer. Stir occasionally for about 20 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 10 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 12 servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISKENANDKIDS.