I finely chopped some garlic, shallot and carrot (like a spoon of each). Roasted them in a bit of olive oil for a minute or two, added some tomato paste (about 3 spoons) and let it simmer for a few minutes. Added salt, freshly ground pepper and oregano to taste. When done, I used an immersion blender to paste it real good. Oh, I also added a teaspoon of turmeric, hence the orangy color.