Dim'A Musabika (Egyptian Tomato Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
8 large garlic cloves (minced fine)
1 large onion (chopped fine)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat quotient, but 1/4 does not make it too hot)

Preparation

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large enough pot; add onions.
Saute the onions until translucent (about 6 minutes).
Add garlic; saute for 2 more minutes.
Add the can of tomato paste, and saute, constantly stirring for 3 minutes.
Add 4 cups water.
Stir in the vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Slow simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.