Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef 1 can 6-oz can tomato paste 6 oz water 1 can 24 oz jar tomato puree 5 - 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried basil (or a handful of fresh basil, chopped) salt and pepper, to taste Directions:
In a large stockpot, saute garlic until soft and fragrant in 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, about 2 minutes.