Richard and Suzanne's Famous Spaghetti Sauce

Pour the olive oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Cook the garlic in the hot oil 1 to 2 minutes; add the onion bell pepper basil green onion and bay leaf and cook until the bell pepper softens; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce stewed tomatoes diced tomatoes with chiles water and sugar; continue to cook 20 to 30 minutes stirring every 5 to 10 minutes.