In a pot on the stove top add olive oil first then the tomato sauce and paste.
Next add all other ingredients to the post and stir to mix.
Place bay leaf on top of sauce.
Bring sauce to a light boil then reduce heat so the sauce is at a simmer; then cover pot and let simmer for 20 minutes.
The sauce will thicken slightly when it’s done but go ahead and give it a taste to see if anything needs to be added based on your taste.