Marinara Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 lb. mushrooms, chopped
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 to 3 tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp. basil
1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 (13 oz.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. honey
3 tsp. black pepper
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. fresh minced parsley

Preparation

Heat olive oil in Dutch oven.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, herbs and salt.
Saute over medium heat until onion is soft; add can of tomatoes, tomato paste, honey and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered for about 30 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 10 minutes. Add parsley last.