Italian Pizza Gravy

Good as a pizza sauce or with meatballs

Ingredients

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes 
			
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 1/2 cups water
2 cans (32 ounces each) tomatoes, pureed with their liquid
3 cups canned tomato sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt

In a large pan, heat the oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the
onions and cook, stirring constantly, until golden. Add the water,
canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add the garlic, basil,
sugar, pepper flakes and season with salt. Bring to a boil and reduce
to a simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.