12 c. diced tomatoes
1 c. chopped onions
6 - 7 garlic cloves
3 (6 oz.) tins tomato paste
1 large chopped green pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. oregano (or 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh)
1 1/2 Tbsp. basil (or 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh)
1 bay leaf
9 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for 1 hour. Put into jars and seal. Yields 3 quarts.