Ingredients 

• 28 ounces diced tomatoes (I prefer Saporito or Dei Fratelli)
  
• 10 ounces tomato puree
  
• 1/3 cup olive oil 
  
• 1 tablespoon butter
  
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  
• 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  
• 1/3 cup sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  

Directions
1. Add butter to a medium saucepan. Melt over medium heat; add olive oil and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
2. Add diced tomatoes, tomato puree, basil, sugar, salt and pepper.  Mix well.  Bring to a boil. 
3. Reduce heat to low.  Let simmer for at least 30 minutes. 

 *Note -- depending on the acidity of the tomatoes, you may need to add more sugar.  Be sure to taste before serving and adjust accordingly.