Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        ripe tomatoes
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   1      large         onion -- finely chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/4  cup           fresh basil -- chopped
                        salt and fresh ground pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

If using plum tomatoes, cut in half. If using large tomatoes, cut in quarters. Place tomatoes in a non-reactive saucepan. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Once soft, pass tomatoes through food mill and reserve puree in a bowl. Pour olive oil into a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté‚ for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Add tomato puree, sugar and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until sauce is reduced and thickened to your personal liking, about 5 to 10 minutes. Makes about 2 to 3 cups.