Chunky Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

 * 1 cup diced red onion
 * 1 cup diced celery
 * 1 cup diced zucchini
 * 1 cup diced mushrooms
 * 4 cups peeled, diced tomatoes (about 8 medium)
 * 1 cup tomato juice
 * 2 tbsp tomato paste
 * 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
 * 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
 * 1 tbsp minced garlic
 * balsamic vinegar, to sauté

Directions

 * 1) Dice onion, celery, zucchini, and mushrooms into ½" chunks.
 * 2) Sauté in balsamic vinegar, about 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add tomatoes; blend in tomato juice, tomato paste, herbs, and garlic.
 * 4) Simmer for 20 minutes, or until sauce is reduced by ½.
 * 5) Serve over pasta.