Homemade Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. olive oil or vegetable oil
1 (2 lb. 3 oz.) can Italian tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tsp. leaf basil, crumbled
1 tsp. salt
dash of sugar
1 c. water

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft in a large saucepan; stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, sugar and water. Heat to bubbling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, 45 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
Yield:
5 cups.