MARINARA SAUCE (Meatless Italian)

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste

Cook onion and garlic in oil. Stir in rest of ingredients. Cook covered for 20 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally. Makes 3 cups, enough for 6 servings of spaghetti.