Easy Authentic Pizza Sauce

(from drdan’s recipe box)

Categories: Pizza

Ingredients

  • 4 Teaspoons Olive oil
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 3/4 Teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1/4-1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Basil, chopped *3/4 Dried
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Oregano, chopped *1/2 Dried
  • 2- 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 5 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup Warm Water
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat until almost shimmering. Add the garlic, stirring a few times around the pot and then quickly add the onion powder, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano. Stir a few times and allow the herbs to bloom.
  2. Add Parmesan Cheese, and brown sugar and then quickly dump in the tomato sauce, tomato paste and water. Stir to combine and bring to a light boil. Turn down to low, season to taste and allow to simmer for 1-2 hours for ultimate flavor or use immediately if needed.

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