2 tablespoons olive oil or corn oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1) 16 ounce can tomatoes, coarsley chopped 1) 6 ounce can tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons basil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt In medium pan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook garlic and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, sugar, basil and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until thickened.