3 tbsp. olive oil
1 c. onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
4 c. Roma (Italian) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 bay leaf
4 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. salt
Ground pepper as desired

Mix together and boil one hour slowly or microwave in a covered casserole at high temperature until desired thickness. Remove bay leaf. Makes excellent pizza or pasta sauce and freezes well.