BASIC PIZZA SAUCE (COOKING LIGHT PAGE 333)

By curly

Ingredients

• This makes enough sauce for three pizzas.
• Cooking Spray
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup white wine – red works too
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
2. Add onion to pan; sauté 30 seconds.
3. Stir in wine; cook 30 seconds.
4. Add tomato paste, oregano, pepper, and tomatoes. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until thick.
5. Remove from heat; stir in basil and vinegar.
6. Cool.