2 lb Ripe Plum Tomatoes
1 lg Onion, Chopped Fine
2    Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 c  Olive Oil
1 ts Sugar
1/4 c  Basil Leaves
Salt
Black Pepper

Cut the tomatoes in half. Place in a medium, non-reactive (stainless or
enamel) saucepan. Cover. Cook until soft (20-25 minutes). Pass the tomatoes
through a food mill or sieve. Set aside. Saute the onion and garlic in
olive oil until golden (2-3 minutes). Add the tomatoes. Add the basil. Add
salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the sauce is thickened to your taste
(at least 20 minutes).