1/2 lb. hamburger
1 medium onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 oz. tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
3 c. water
1 clove
1 bay leaf

Brown hamburger lightly; add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are soft. Add spices; simmer 1 hour.