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 oil in large skillet over low heat. add garlic and stir until soft but not browned, about 30 seconds. stir in tomatoes,thyme,bay leaf,salt and pepper; bring to boil. reduce heat to low and cook until tomatoes are very soft and sauce is thick, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. discard bay leaf and puree sauce in processor or blender until smooth. return to saucepan and whisk in tomato paste; bring to boil. reduce heat to low and cook until sauce is very thick and reduced to 1 1/3 cups, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. add sugar if desired; adjust seasoning. (sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated. reheat before using.).