3/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, mashed
3 tbsp. salad or olive oil
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 c. water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

In large heavy pan cook onion and garlic in oil until crisp-tender but not brown. Put tomatoes through blender or cut with edge of spoon. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients to onion and garlic. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove bay leaf. Makes about 6 cups or 4 to 8 servings.

MEAT SAUCE:

Brown 1 pound ground beef along with onion and garlic. Then proceed with the remaining ingredients and directions given above. Makes 6 cups or 4 to 8 servings.