INGREDIENTS
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1 28 ouncecanwhole Italian-style tomatoes, cut up and undrained
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2 largecarrots, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
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3 stalkscelery, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
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1 largeonion, chopped (1 cup)
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1 largegreen sweet pepper, chopped (1 cup)
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1 6 ouncecantomato paste
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1/2 cupwater
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1 1/2 teaspoonsbottled minced garlic
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2 teaspoonssugar
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2 teaspoonsdried Italian seasoning, crushed
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1 teaspoonsalt
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1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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12 ouncesdried pasta, cooked and drained
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Shredded Parmesan cheese
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Fresh herb sprigs (optional)