Italian-Style Homemade Pizza Sauce

Authentic style pizza sauce prepared from sautéed garlic, crushed tomatoes with puree, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauce is simmered over low heat to meld flavors.

Ingredients -

1 tablespoons Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, minced or pressed
1 (28 ounces) can Crushed Tomatoes in rich puree
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Preparation:

1. Add oil to small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until tender.

2. Stir in crushed tomatoes with puree, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.

3. Bring to a very gentle boil.

4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes or until sauce reaches desired thickness.

5. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 1 week.

Pizza Making Tips

Pizza Stones

Never place a stone in a hot oven. Pre-heat the stone at 350°–400°F for 15–30 minutes before baking your pizza. Some stones instruct you not to heat them over 350°. After baking, let the stone cool down gradually to avoid cracking.

Pizza Making Tips

Baking

Always preheat the oven. A high temperature, 400°–500°F, is best. You’ll know the pizza is cooked when the cheese has melted and beginning to be golden brown. When you lift the bottom of the crust, the bottom should be evenly browned.

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