Pizza Sauce

pizza sauce

Pizza Sauce

Yield: 2 cups
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic (about three cloves)
  • 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes

Instructions

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In a small saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and salt, stirring to coat, and caramelize for about 7 minutes. Add garlic and continue to caramelize, for another 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, herbs, and pepper flakes, stirring to coat the onions fully.

pizza sauce mix

Add your crushed tomatoes and bring to a light boil before reducing heat-- simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes on low. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

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