Quick Plum Tomato Sauce

Makes a little over 1 cup
1 cup roughly chopped Roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon crumbled oregano
1/2 bay leaf

1/4 cup water

Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Cook the first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a quick boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.Purée all ingredients and season them with vinegar and salt. Return to the saucepan and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Use the sauce immediately or save it in a jar for later. It lasts in the refrigerator for 1 week.