2 tbsp. olive or salad oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt

In medium saucepan over medium heat, in hot olive oil, cook garlic and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their liquid; add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.