Homemade Marinara

This is a yummy homemade marinara sauce (the carrots are the secret ingredient!)

In large pot saute over medium-high heat for 10 minutes:
1/4 c. olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
-After you saute, blend up vegetables until smooth.
Return mixture to pan and add:
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
1 TBS white sugar
3 dried bay leaves
-Lightly simmer uncovered for 1 hour until sauce thickens. Discard bay leaves. Salt to taste.