Homemade Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 chopped green pepper
• 2 chopped celery ribs
• 1 chopped white onion
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 ounces tomato paste (use for thicker sauce) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes