Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      can           Italian-style tomatoes -- (28oz)
     1/2  can           tomato paste -- (6oz)
     1/2  cup           bell pepper -- chopped, red/grn
     1/2  cup           celery -- chopped
     1/2  cup           onion -- chopped
     1/3  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      sugar

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently 15 to 20 minutes. NOTE: Great on vegetables, meats or poultry, too.