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In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the onions, garlic, and carrots and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pour the tomatoes and juice in a large bowl and use your hands to gently squish/smush the tomatoes so that the juices are released and they are all broken up.
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Add the contents of the bowl to the pot and stir.
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Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano (or other dried or fresh herbs).
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Add minced fresh parsley at the end and taste/adjust the sauce for seasonings.
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Toss with pasta, then serve on top of the pasta with Parmesan and more parsley (or fresh basil if you have it!)
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(Note: If you like a slightly deeper flavor, add the optional tomato paste when you add the tomatoes.)
