6 to 8 medium tomatoes

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided use

3 cloves garlic, chopped or 3 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

1 large onion, chopped

28 ounces Tuscanini Crushed Tomatoes

3 tablespoons Tuscanini Tomato Paste

1 heaping teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons sugar

3 to 4 cups water

1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves