Basic Thickened Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• Each pizza will need about 1/2 c. sauce. Sauce for 12 individual pizzas
• 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• divided use
• 6 x cloves garlic
• lightly smashed
• 2 x (28-oz) cans whole plum tomatoes
• 4 Tbsp. tomato paste Salt and freshly grnd pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Hot 4 Tbsp.
2. of oil with garlic in large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, till garlic is lightly golden brown.
4. Drain tomatoes; remove seeds if you choose.
5. Crush tomatoes with a fork or possibly hands.
6. Add in tomato paste to skillet, stir.
7. Add in tomatoes, salt and pepper.
8. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, till tomatoes break down and mix becomes sauce-like, about 10 min.
9. Remove garlic if desired.
10. Stir in remaining oil, adjust seasonings.
11. Sauce can be made ahead and kept covered in refrigerator 1-2 days, or possibly frzn in closed containers.