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Pizza Sauce From Scratch

This recipe is for those who have the time (preparation only - no cooking required!) to mix the ingredients for a purer and more customized taste.

Yield About ½ quart (475ml)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce (170 g) can of tomato paste (with no additives is best)
  • 1–1½ cups (250–375 ml) of water (depending on desired consistency)
  • About ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil (more or less depending on taste)
  • 1–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch of anise (or substitute fennel)
  • About ½ tablespoon dried oregano (according to preference)
  • About ½ tablespoon dried basil (according to preference)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine tomato paste, water, and oil.
  2. 2
    Add garlic, basil, and oregano, mixing thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4
    For best results place in refrigerator overnight or allow the mixture to rest before using.
Category
Side Dishes

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