Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      tablespoons   tomato paste
   1      medium        onion -- finely chopped
   1      can           crushed tomatoes -- (28oz)
   2      teaspoons     dried basil -- crumbled
                        with added puree
   1      teaspoon      dried oregano -- crumbled
                        salt and fresh ground pepper
   3      large         garlic cloves -- minced

Preparation:

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, basil and oregano. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce is of desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.) Makes about 2 1/2 cups