Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: dip tomatoes in boiling water to split the skin, then spear with a fork and peel. quarter tomatoes and set aside. in a medium heavy-based saucepan, heat oil over a low heat. sauté onions and celery until onions are golden. add tomatoes and any juice, tomato paste, bay leaf, basil, sugar and salt and pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove bay leaf and discard.

Target recipe: heat some olive oil (one or two tbs) on medium-low heat. add finely chopped onions until soft but not golden. then add one can of tomatoes (peeled), or 4 or 5 peeled fresh tomatoes, diced. season with salt, pepper, and herbs (basil, oregano, thyme -- you can use italian seasoning). add one teaspoonful of sugar (to take off the acidity of tomatoes) and add one or two cloves of garlic, finely chopped. let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, covered, then blend it thoroughly (you can do that in the saucepan with the appropriate blender), and let it simmer for at least 30 more minutes.