3/4 c. onions
2 tsp. oil
2 med. crushed garlic cloves
1 1/3 c. (12 oz. can) Contadina tomato paste
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. crushed basil
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lbs. hamburger meat

Saute onions and garlic in oil, in a large pan. Stir in tomato paste, water and seasoning. Boil uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 pounds cooked hamburger meat and simmer for 15 minutes longer.