Basic Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large cans whole tomatoes or equal amount peeled, chopped tomatoes
2 c. water
15 to 20 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 large white onion, finely minced
Crisco oil
1 stick butter (not oleo)
1 c. loosely packed basil leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in a little Crisco oil until lightly brown.
Pour into large pot.
Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer over low flame for 3 to 4 hours.
This sauce keeps well frozen.