CLASSIC PIZZA SAUCE

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Yield 4 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 small onion, peeled, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
14 oz. can italian plum tomatoes and their juice
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onions and saute until transparent. Stir in garlic; continue to cook, stirring until garlic is soft bur not brown. Add tomatoes and their juice. Cook, breaking up tomatoes with tip of wooden spoon or spatula, until liquid begins to simmer. Stir in tomato paste and water. Add basil, thyme, oregano, sugar and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 35-45 minutes, until sauce is very thick. Stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings.