Pizza Sauce Classic

Name: Pizza Sauce Classic
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (28 ounce) canplum tomatoes with juice, crushed (San Marzano are best but any brand will do); 12-1 teaspoon sugar; 12 teaspoon salt; 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes; fresh ground black pepper; 4 ea. anchovies, minced

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) canplum tomatoes with juice, crushed (San Marzano are best but any brand will do)
12-1 teaspoon sugar
12 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper
4 ea. anchovies, minced

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a small saucepan on low heat and add the garlic and basil.
2

Stir for 1 minute.
3

Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
4

At this point you may puree the sauce or leave it a little chunky, depending on your tastes.
5

Sauce should be spread to 3/4 of an inch from the edge of the crust.
6

It should just lightly coat the dough so you can still see through it.