"Guilt Free" Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion
1 large green pepper
2 small zucchini
2 small or 1 large ripe tomato
1/2 c. sweet red wine
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Chop first 3 ingredients into bite size pieces.
Place in large, heavy pan, sprayed with cooking spray, and saute about 5 minutes.
Add wine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients.
Let simmer until flavors meld (approximately 20 minutes).
A pinch or 2 of sugar may be added, if too acidic.
Serve over rotini or bow tie pasta.
Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4.