Homemade Tomato Sauce
["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"]
["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."]
["onion", "clove garlic", "olive oil", "Italian tomatoes", "tomato paste", "leaf basil", "salt", "sugar", "water"]