Pizza Sauce Classic

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes with juice, crushed (san marzano are best but any brand will do)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• fresh ground black pepper
• 4 ea. anchovies, minced

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a small saucepan on low heat and add the garlic and basil. stir for 1 minute. add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
• 2 at this point you may purée the sauce or leave it a little chunky, depending on your tastes.
• 3 sauce should be spread to 3/4 of an inch from the edge of the crust. it should just lightly coat the dough so you can still see through it.