SupperTime 3/26- Simple Tomato Sauce for Homemade Pizza
26 Mar 2009 Leave a Comment
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I like to make my own sauce for all of my usual reasons: I like to be able to control all the variables- saltiness, sweetness, what is or isn’t added, I think it is healthier to make something fresh without a ton of preservatives, and its incredibly cheap.
Its also pretty easy, though it takes about 1/2 hour, most of that time is just for simmering, not really cooking.
1. Heat a couple of tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Once warm, add 2 minced cloves of garlic, let them cook for a few minutes.
3. Add 1 14 oz can of tomatoes. (I like to use whole and then chop them myself, so I can get the texture I like)
4. Add 1 tsp oregano.
Simmer for 30 mins.
Of course, you can add all sorts of things, herbs, add onion with the garlic, you could cook a 1/4 lb of ground beef or sausage before starting the first step to make a simple meat sauce. Check carefully for salt level, all canned tomatoes have different salt levels, and you can’t assume one brand is going to be the same as another.
