Makes 4 cups.

5 c. tomato sauce
2 1/2 c. water
2 med. onions, finely chopped (3 c.)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp. each dried oregano and basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. each dried rosemary and thyme, crushed
1 bay leaf, broken
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. sugar

Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, at least 2 hours.

Cool to room temperature and refrigerate or freeze in appropriate containers.