Homemade Tomato Sauce II

4 tablespoons 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 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute 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.