Basic Italian Tomato Sauce
From Xandria

1 largeonion diced
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 cantomato paste
2 large canstomato sauce (preferably made from fresh tomatoes)
1 cupwater
⅓ cupsugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook onion in a small amount of olive oil until golden. Add garlic and sauté 3 minutes more.

Add all the other ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook very slowly until the sauce is thick and deep red.

Makes about 2 quarts.