Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 medium white onion, coarsely chopped into large pieces
1 carrot, peeled and chopped into 3/4" pieces
1 celery stalk, chopped into 3/4" pieces
2 (28 oz) cans peeled plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 oz (~1 cup packed leaves) fresh basil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Preparation