Mrs. S's Tomato Sauce

• 1 (28 ounce) can puree (I use Redpack)
• 1 -1 12 cup water (1/4 to 1/3rd of the sauce can)
• 2 -3 garlic cloves (chopped or sliced)
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar, maybe more
• 14 teaspoon dried basil (handful if fresh Basil)

1. Saute garlic in a little bit of oil but don't brown it.
2. Add the puree and then mix the water in the can to dissolve all the remaining puree and add to puree.
3. Add all the spices and seasoning.
4. Cook on medium for 1/2 hour or until it comes to a boil.
5. Add spices to taste.
6. If you want to cook meatballs or sausage in it, add meat after the 1/2 hour and turn down to between medium and low (slow boil) and cook for 90 minutes.

puree, water, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper, sugar, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mrs-ss-tomato-sauce-318484 (may not work)