Homemade Tomato sauce #1

4 Tbsp vegetable oil - 1 large onion, chopped - 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes - 2 cups water - 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste - 3 leaves fresh basil leaves - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - 1 Tsp salt - 1 Tsp ground black pepper

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, Sauté onions in the oil until golden brown. Add crushed tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Let the sauce come to a boil, lower heat to low and stir occasionally until desired thickness. Sauce is ready when oil rises to the top. Skim off oil.