Italian Tomato Sauce

1 can (2 lb 3 oz. or equivalent) Italian tomatoes

1-1/4 C olive oil or salad oil

1 C finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 6 oz. can tomato paste

2 sprigs parsley

1 t salt

2 t sugar

2 t oregano

½ t basil leaves

¼ t pepper

1. Puree undrained tomatoes in electric blender.

2. In hot oil in large sauce pane sauté onion and garlic until golden brown, about 5 min.

3. Add pureed tomato, paste, 1-1/2 cup water, parsley, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, pepper and mix well.

4. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer. Cover and stire occasionally for 1 hour.

Makes 5 cups