Grandma Gozzi'S Spaghetti Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil, preferably olive
1 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (35 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, puree'
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper

Preparation

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook until onion softens, 5-8 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes and tomato puree'.
Reduce heat to low; cook, partially covered, 1 hour.
Stir in tomato paste, basil, oregano and 1 cup of water; cook, partially covered, until thickened, about 1 hour.
Add salt and pepper to taste.