Basic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 large cans whole tomatoes or equal amount peeled, chopped tomatoes
• 2 c. water
• 15 to 20 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 1 large white onion, finely minced
• Crisco oil
• 1 stick butter (not oleo)
• 1 c. loosely packed basil leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper