Servings: 4 to 6

3 TBSP olive oil 3 TBSP olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves finely chopped 2 medium garlic cloves finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
1 TBSP double-concentrate tomato paste 1 TBSP double-concentrate tomato paste
2 tsp sugar 2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp salt ¾ tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper ½ tsp ground pepper

in a medium skillet heat the oil over moderate heat
add the garlic, onion, and ginger & saute until tender (2 to 3 min)
add the tomatoes breaking them apart with your hands
stir in remaining ingredients
raise the heat slightly and simmer the sauce until thick (about 15 min)
pour over cooked pasta