Basic Pizza Sauce (Sara Moulton) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
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