Source:foodnetwork.com: Molto Mario: Cannelloni al Forno (Baked Pasta Tubes, Casalinga Style)

Yield: 4 cups

Ingrédients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
• 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.
3. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often.
4. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal.
5. Season with salt and serve.
6. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.