Tomato sauce

2 Tbsp sunflower oil                                         2 Tbsp tomato pase                             1 - 2 tsp brown sugar

1 onion, finely chopped                                    scant 1/2 cup water                             salt and pepper

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped                        14 oz. canned chopped tomatoes

Heat oil in a pan.  Add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until softened.  Meanwhile, mix the tomato paste with the scant 1/2 cup of water in a small bowl.  Add the tomato paste mixture and the tomatoes to the pan and bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes, until thickened.  Transfer the sauce to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.  Pour into a clean pan, stir in sugar to taste, and season to taste with salt and pepper.