Instructions: Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion; saute until translucent. Add garlic; saute briefly. Add ground beef. Cook, stirring and breaking the beef into small pieces, until no pinkness remains.

Add tomatoes, crushing with a spoon. Add tomato paste, basil, pepper, sugar and salt, stirring to combine. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve as a dipping sauce for Toasted Ravioli (see recipe) or over hot pasta.

Yield: About 5 cups.

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