Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onions and green pepper until soft. add the garlic and saute another minute or two. coarsely chop the fresh tomatoes, add them to the pot and cook, stirring, until they begin to give up their juice. coarsely chop the canned tomatoes and add them, along with the tomato sauce and tomato past. stir in the seasonings, cover the pot and simmer the sauce over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. the contadina tomato sauce and paste have significantly better flavor than any others i know of. if you can't get contadina, then a small shake of tabasco will help (not enough to make it hot, just enough to give it a little sparkle).

Target recipe: heat up pot and pour in olive oil and wait until oil is hot but not smoking. add onions and caramelize. add garlic do not let it burn. it will turn the sauce bitter. add the tomatoes and the carrot. let it simmer for about ½ hour. stir every so often so it does not burn. with a wooden spoon, crush tomatoes against the side of the pot. add fresh parsley, thyme and a little basil. taste. if it tastes too bitter-- add some honey or sugar. cook an additional ½ hour. taste along the way.