Pizza Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce/425g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon sugar ((optional))

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper. Stir well with a wooden spoon to combine.

2. 2

   Taste the sauce. If it tastes slightly bitter, add the sugar to taste (adding no more than ½ teaspoon). Season with more salt and pepper to taste.