Homemade Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped 1 c
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 14 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

Directions

1. 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
2. Simmer uncovered stirring frequently 45 minutes or until sauce has thickened
3. Yield
4. 5 cups