Vegetarian Tomato Sauce (For Kofta Balls)

This made-from-scratch sauce is from "The Higher Taste" cookbook and is meant to be made and served w/ the Vegetarian Kofta Balls.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs plum tomatoes (blended)
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1⁄2 teaspoon hing
• 1  medium carrot (cut into 8 pieces)
• 2  teaspoons sweet basil
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon turbinado sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  lb spaghetti

Directions

1. Heat oil and butter over medium heat.
2. Add garlic powder and fry for 30 seconds.
3. Add carrot pieces and fry for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the blended tomatoes and the ramining seasonings.
5. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Remove carrot pieces and bay leaves.
7. Serve w/ Kofta balls over spaghetti.