Nonna's Napoletana Sauce

Ingredients:
1 large onion, finely chopped

1 zucchini, finely diced

1 carrot, finely diced
1 heaped tsp garlic, finely chopped
oil for frying
500g Veal mince/beef mince
6 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Large can chopped tomatoes (810g)
Glass dry red wine
salt, pepper, chilli to taste

2 tsp white/raw sugar (I use 4tsp)
3 bay leaves
1 large jar Leggos tomato paste (500g)
1 bottle Passata

Method:
1. Fry onion, carrot, zucchini and garlic on medium heat until onions are soft.
2. Add meat and fry till browned
3. Add tomatoes and parsley, stir till soft.
4. Add wine and seasonings and bay leaves.
5. Cook until blended well.
6. Add tomato paste, passata and enough boiling water to give slightly runny sauce.
7. Bring to boil and simmer for one hour.