Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients:
~ 2 (14.5 oz) cans Dice Tomatoes (preferably Roasted Garlic and Onion)
~ 2 (12 oz) cans Tomato Paste
~ 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
~ 1/2 green pepper, chopped
~ 1/2 zucchini, sliced thin
~ 2 cloves garlic, minced (use more if using plain Diced Tomatoes)
~ 3 tbl white sugar
~ 3 tbl cracked black pepper
~ 6 tbl oregano (or to taste)
~ 2 tbl salt (or to taste)
~ 1-2 tbl Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
~ 1-2 tbl Basil
~ Pinch Parsley
~ 1 cup water

1) In a large skillet, mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and vegetables. Bring to bubble over med-high heat
2) When sauce is slightly bubbly, begin adding spices. Be sure to mix well. Reduce heat to med-low. Add water, mix well.
3) Allow sauce to simmer about 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Serve hot over pasta.
4) Optional: add 1 pound ground brown (after browning meat) for meat sauce.

This was my first attempt at homemade sauce. Originally, I only added 1/2 tbl white sugar, and it was way too acidic. After experimenting, 3 tbl sugar balanced the sauce almost perfectly.