1/2 onion, chopped
1 tsp. oil
2 tbsp. green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
2 c. tomatoes (fresh or canned)
6 oz. can tomato paste
1/4 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. cumin
1 clove garlic
1 sm. carrot, grated
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. chili pepper

Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is soft-discard garlic. Add carrot, green pepper, bay leaf and herbs. Stir well. Add tomatoes, paste and seasonings. Simmer 1/2 hour. Remove bay leaf.