Tomato Sauce

2 Tbsp olive oil or butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can (28oz) Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved

1 tsp sugar

1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

salt and black pepper

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.  Stir in tomatoes with juice and sugar; cook 20 minutes.
2. Stir in basil; cook 2 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.

If using fresh plum tomatoes, use 2 pounds peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes, and reduce cooking time to 10 minutes.