Basic Pizza Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Basic Pizza Sauce

Recipe By : Evelyne Slomon - The Pizza Book
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pizza Sauces
Main Dishes Cheese
Low Fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Can Whole tomatoes (35 Ounce can)
1 Teaspoon Basil -- Oregano, or
Marjoram
1 Clove Garlic, peeled -- crushed and minced
2 Tablespoons Tomato paste -- optional
Black pepper, freshly ground -- to taste
Salt -- to Taste

1. Pour the contents of the tomato can into a 2-quart, heavy =
non-aluminum saucepan and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork. 2. =
Add the herbs, garlic, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. 3. Bring to a=
bubble over medium heat, stiring to mix the seasonings. 4. As soon as=
the sauce begins to bubble, turn the heat to low and maintain the sauce=
at a gentle simmer. 5. Cook, uncovered, stiring from time to time, for a=
minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour.

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