Sauce, Basic Pizza

By Floridaberry

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 of salt
• pinch of fresh ground black pepper
• pinch of sugar, optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 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 ad 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 an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.