Jersey Fresh Stewed Tomatoes

Combine tomatoes green bell pepper onion and celery in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until fragrant about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until green bell pepper and onion are soft about 5 minutes more. Stir in sugar salt oregano basil and pepper.

Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir into the skillet. Simmer tomato mixture until thickened about 5 minutes.