Grandma Gozzi's Spaghetti Sauce

1/4 cup oil, preferably olive

1 onion, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 can tomatoes, puree

1 can tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion softens, 5-8 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato puree'. Reduce heat to low; cook, partially covered, 1 hour.

Stir in tomato paste, basil, oregano and 1 cup of water; cook, partially covered, until thickened, about 1 hour.