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Rich and Robust Homemade Pizza Sauce

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Saute chopped onion in 1 tsp water on medium low. Add more water as needed to keep the onion from burning.
  • After 4-5 minutes, add garlic, basil, oregano, pepper flakes,and fennel, Cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Simmer on low for 5 - 30 minutes. The longer it cooks the deeper and more robust the flavors.