1 onion, chopped
6 tbsp. olive oil
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 qts. hot water, divided
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 lb. macaroni
1 (16 oz.) can peas, with liquid
Salt & pepper to taste

Saute onion in oil. Add tomato paste. Stir briskly for three minutes. Add one quart of hot water, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Let mixture come to a boil; then simmer for 15 minutes. Add one quart of hot water. Bring back to a boil and add macaroni. Cook to al dente stage. Add peas to mixture and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.