1 c. onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
13 tbsp. butter or olive oil

Saute the vegetables and seasonings in the butter or oil until light brown. Then add slowly. 1 can tomato paste 1 med. can stewed tomatoes

Simmer for 1 hour and serve over cooked rice. Makes 4-6 servings.