Chunky Tomato Sauce

Serves 4-6

1 pound Linguine, Spaghetti or Thin Spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 16-oz. cans peeled tomatoes

In a large skillet, heat oil; add onion, carrot and celery. Cook and stir just until vegetables are tender. Add next five ingredients, simmer on low heat 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss pasta with sauce and serve.

National Pasta Assoc.