All-Purpose Marinara Pizza Sauce

By danyell923

From "American Pie" by Peter Reinhart

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic powder, or 10 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed and lightly sauteed in olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice, or a combination
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients, starting with 1/2 teaspoon salt and adding more to taste. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/food/article/On-Food-In-praise-of-the-perfect-pizza-1146727.php#ixzz1VZoPXCXV