SANDRA'S HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

After many different attempts 
to make the perfect pizza sauce,
this one's a keeper!

Yields: (Appx. 3 cups)
Prep: 5 Mins. |
Cook: 25 Mins.

Posted: by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (14.5 oz. cans) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
Pinch of granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

METHOD

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-heat, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano, and then sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, and basil, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature before spreading on pizza crust – Enjoy!