Tom'S Plain Tomato Sauce

• 2 large cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 large cans pear shaped Italian peeled tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• salt and pepper
• olive oil
• butter or margarine

1. In a pot, add 1 onion finely chopped to hot oil with a dash of butter until the onion turns yellow and soft.
2. Add 4 cans of tomatoes (2 crushed, 2 pear shaped) and a small amount of water, 1/2 cup or so.
3. Mash tomatoes with masher and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of basil and 1/2 teaspoon oregano to pot.
4. Bring to slight boil and simmer.
5. Chop up 3 cloves of garlic and add to sauce.
6. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add a little more olive oil and cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8. Add more sugar if needed.

tomatoes, italian, onion, basil, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt, olive oil, butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1020980 (may not work)