Italian Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (28 ounce) cans san marzano crushed tomatoes
4 bay leaves
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1 small onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1/2 cup water

Preparation

In large pot, on medium head add olive oil, carrots and celery. Cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, add onion, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and garlic cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly (being careful not to burn garlic).
Add crushed tomatoes, water and salt, raise heat to med and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1/2 hour stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves.
Enjoy!