HOMEMADE PASTA SAUCE

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

1 Carrot, finely chopped

1 celery stick, finely chopped

500 gram ripe tomatoes, skins removed and chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons sugar

Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occationally. Add the tomatoes to the vegetables with parsley, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occationally. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If necessary add 3/4 cup water or until required consistency is reached.