Pizza sauce

Quick and easy:

1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2-3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp crushed fennel seed (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil

Sautee the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Once translucent add remaining ingredients. Simmer for a couple hours. I like to hit it with a stick blender at the end to get the final few chunks of tomato to break down.

Makes enough for 4 12" pizzas and freezes very well.

You could probably get about 3 dozen pizzas that way!

I have the math done, but was holding out for more people to respond. I only have about half of the weights in.

I'll publish it in a bit - you had a good week I see

The De Fratelli sauce canned by Hirzel Canning Co. will rival some of the best home made sauces that I have ever tasted.

Hey Rod,
I've had this recipe for about 25 years and it's amazing how close it is to yours. It is a great pizza sauce.

Pizza Sauce

3 T. Olive Oil
1 cup Onions (diced)
1 T. Garlic (minced)
4 cups Plum Tomatoes or 28 oz. can Tomatoes (undrained)
1 6 oz. can Tomato Paste
1 T. dried Oregano
1 tsp. dried Basil
1 Bay Leaf
2 tsp. Sugar
1 T. Salt
Fresh ground Pepper to taste

Heat oil in a heavy 3-4 quart saucepan over moderate heat.
Add onions and sauté 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the rest of ingredients.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally,
for about 1 hour (You may have to add some water if mixture is too thick).
Remove bay leaf.
Process the sauce in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

I have found for great flavor...I used crushed toms in a can...

I season on the pizza with fresh herbs. That way I can adjust the taste for different toppings.

I also use pesto sauce. I make a roasted garlic sauce. A pineapple BBQ sauce works well with chicken. For the kids I will mix mustard and catsup and make a cheeseburger pizza.

I use Tandoori paste for another pizza. In a pinch spaghetti sauce works well. Roasted eggplant sauce. ....

I use plain canned tomato sauce, S&W organic from Costco.

I season by using a dough "dressing" before spreading on the tomato sauce. Just 3-4 minced cloves of garlic, a few shakes of crushed red pepper flakes, a few grinds of pepper, and a little Penzey's pizza seasoning in a ramekin. Drizzle with a little olive oil (about 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon). Microwave for 20-30 seconds until you hear the sizzle. Let cook. Smear on dough, sprinkle a pinch or two of kosher salt, then spread tomato sauce and top the pizza.

Tomorrow is Pizza Friday! Woo Hoo!!!

Yes it is, I have 3 doughs fermenting in the fridge for tomorrow night. -RP

Pizza Day for us too tomorrow.

I made your dough recipe from last week as one of my doughs, and another I am trying to incorporate some whole wheat flour and a little oil.

They were both mixed in my brand new KA Monster last night and are in the fridge working their magic right now.

at least it's not that pic of mop head holding a case

*%&$ should have kept my mouth shut