2 tbsp. cooking oil
1 lg. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed (or 1/2 tsp. garlic salt can be used)
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Heat oil in saucepan, saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil, simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 1 1/2 pints.