Basic Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS
2     tablespoons olive oil
1     small onion, finely chopped
4     cloves garlic, minced
1     stalk celery, finely chopped
1     small carrot, finely chopped
1     can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
½    cup dry red table wine
1     tablespoon dried basil
1     tablespoon dried oregano

METHOD

Warm the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat and add the onions, garlic, celery and carrots. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and add the tomato sauce, wine, basil and oregano. Lower the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Puree in the pan with a submersible blender or use a food processor or blender. Serve when needed.