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Homemade Pizza Sauce

Homemade Pizza Sauce
  • Category

    Main Dish

  • Cusine

    Italian

Ingredients

2 Teaspoons Olive oil

1 Tablespoon Butter

4 Cloves Garlic

1 3/4 Teaspoons Onion Powder

1/4-1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Basil

1 Teaspoon Fresh Oregano

2- 8 oz Cans Tomato Sauce

4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste

5 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese

2 Teaspoons Brown Sugar

2/3 Cup Warm Water

Salt and Pepper

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter and heat until almost shimmering. Add the garlic, stirring a few times around the pot. Then, quickly add the onion powder, red pepper flakes, basil, and oregano. Stir a few times and allow the herbs to bloom. Add Parmesan cheese and brown sugar, then quickly dump in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a light boil. Turn the heat down to low, season to taste, and allow to simmer for 1-2 hours for ultimate flavor or use immediately if needed.