Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce
Yield
1ea
Yield
1ea
Pizza Sauce
Yield
1ea
Yield
1ea
Ingredients
  • Sauce
  • 2tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4cup grated onionfrom 1 medium onion
  • 1/4teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2tablespoon salt
  • 2each garlic clovesminced or pressed through garlic press
  • 28oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1teaspoon sugar
  • 2tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
  • 1pound mozzarella cheeseshredded (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2ounce grated Parmesan cheeseabout 1/4 cup
  • 8ounces italian sausage
  • 6ounces sauteed mushrooms
  • 4ounces jullienne, green pepper
Yield:
Instructions
  1. FOR THE SAUCE: While dough rises, heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and sugar, increase heat to high, and bring to simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil and oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. For each pizza, sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella evenly over surface of dough. Add other toppings (if using), then spread 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce over cheese and toppings. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan over sauce. Bake until crust is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove pizza from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.