Instructions: To make basic sauce, combine all ingredients in saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups sauce. (300 calories total).

If you like mushrooms, you can add 1 cup sliced fresh mushroom, or a 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms with liquid to basic sauce ingredients; proceed as directed.

Makes about 4 1/2 cups sauce. (300 calories total.)

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