Spaghetti Sauce
a la Grandma Bertoglio

1 no 10 can (6lbs. 4 oz) crushed all purpose tomatoes
1/2 can tomato can of water
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c sweet basil
2 onions, chopped
1 T salt
1/2 c parsley
2 large bay leaves
1 T sugar
24 oz tomato paste

Brown onions and garlic in very little olive oil. Add the tomato, tomato paste, water and spices, stirring well. Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer for about 2 hours.