Pizza sauce
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
A classic tomato base for a homemade pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 yellow onion, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. each: dried oregano, dried basil
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium (5). Sauté onion for 4-5 minutes, until soft.
- Add garlic and spices, and sauté another 2-3 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Add tomatoes, sugar and salt. Lower heat to medium-low (3) heat, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Allow to cool slightly, then blend until mostly smooth.
