Essanaye's Pizza Sauce

After trying several brands of store-bought sauce, I decided it was time to make my own. This sauce is great, and super easy to make, but you should refrigerate it overnight to allow the flavors to meld. I started with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. We all liked the sauce, but I will try it next time with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Refrigerate overnight before using. Makes enough for 4 large pizzas.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 40 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir the olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, red pepper, thyme, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, salt, and brown sugar together in a saucepan over low heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Refrigerate overnight before using.