1 ½ cups any pasta (I used whole wheat Spaghetti)
6-8 Tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, very finely chopped or grated
1 bell pepper, chopped small
4-5 garlic cloves
3 cups chopped tomatoes (about 6-8 large tomatoes) OR use 3 cans chopped tomato with the juice
2 tbsp tomato puree OR tomato ketchup if you like your sauce a bit sweet
6-7 cups vegetable broth/stock (or chicken broth, if you like)
1 tbsp of mixed herbs like parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, allspice
Salt to taste
1 tsp Black pepper, ground fresh
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)