Recipe - Sicilian Sauce For Pizza

3 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Med. onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoon Dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon Dried oregano, crumbled
2 Lg. garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoon Tomato paste
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
with added puree
Salt & freshly ground pepper
to taste

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion, basil and
oregano. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally about 6
minutes. Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook 3
minutes, stirring often. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, crushing
tomatoes with back of spoon. Simmer until sauce is very thick, about 45
minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Sace can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1
month.

Makes about 2 One half cups.

When ready to make pizza, top with your favorite items and back at 350
degrees for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and sauce is
bubbly. Watch carefully the last 5 minutes to make sure crust doesn't
burn.

Assorted recipes from the Detroit News, entered by Diane Pahl

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