1 lg. onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can tomato paste
2 lg. cans tomato sauce
1 c. water
1/3 c. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook onion in a small amount of olive oil until onion is golden but not brown. Add garlic and saute 3 minutes longer. Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, and spices; bring to a simmer very slow until the sauce is thick and a deep red. Serve with meatballs.

Makes about 2 quarts.