Italian Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

drippings from meatballs
oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cans tomato puree
water to equal puree
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Pour meatball drippings into saucepan; should be 1 1/4 cups. If not, add oil.
Brown minced garlic clove in drippings.
Add tomato puree and equal amount of water.
When sauce comes to a boil, add sugar and seasonings.
Cover pot, reduce heat and simmer 2 or 3 hours until thick.
Stir frequently.