New York-style Pizza Sauce

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (or 1 1/2 t. kosher salt)

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, olive oil, basil, oregano, sugar, garlic, and salt.
• 2 taste and add more salt, if needed.
• 3 use immediately or store in a air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
• 4 bring to room temperature before using.