Pasta Sauce

1 large onion, diced
2 garlic buds, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil, crushed, using a mortar and pestle
1 te4aspoon oregano, crushed, using a mortar and pestle
2 cups water
4 cups tomato suace

Combine the onions and garlic in a large pot and cook over a low heat, covered, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the onions are soft.

Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.

Makes about 4 cups.

1/2 cup contains approximately 40 calories.

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