1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/3 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 lb.) can plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. tomato puree
1 small bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
sugar (if needed)
shrimp, scallops or any seafood item

Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion, green pepper, celery and garlic and sauté over medium heat until tender; do not brown. Add tomatoes, tomato puree, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Taste for seasoning. May need some sugar to cut acidity of tomato products. Add shrimp, scallops or any other seafood item.