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    Basic Pizza Sauce


    Source of Recipe


    Don Pintabona on Food Network

    Recipe Introduction


    This is a really good, basic pizza sauce recipe. It is fresh tasting - even with canned tomatoes. Use a good brand of tomatoes - I like Cento.

    List of Ingredients




    1 can (28-ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
    1 small white or sweet onion, finely diced and minced
    1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
    3 to 4 fresh basil leaves
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    Pinch salt
    Pinch fresh ground black pepper
    Pinch sugar, optional
    2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute

    Recipe



    Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky.

    In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little. Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and saute about a minute until golden. Quickly add the crushed tomatoes to the mix. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano. You can add a touch of sugar if desired or if tomatoes are tart. Simmer on a low flame, stirring often for at least 15 minutes. If not using right away, cool down and store in airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.

    Makes 2 cups sauce.

 

 

 


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