in large saucepan add olive oil, onions and garlic -just to start aroma

add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, all dried herbs, brown sugar, pepper, crushed red pepper

heat to a simmer on md-low heat

simmer on low, stirring often for at least an hour

add tomato paste to thicken if u like and taste for needed xtra seasonings

add browned hambuger or italian sausage at end if wanted

serve with ur favorite pasta or how u like

add zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper or veggies u like