Pizza Sauce

 

My brother-in-law George, who was a Michelin Star Chef, along with Momma Videccia taught me the proper way to make pizza sauce. Momma V used to make homemade pizza to die for and George once owned a pizza place in upstate New York, so I’ve had a lot of exposure to homemade foods. Although I will admit, when I don’t have time, I will open a store bought can of sauce and then doctor it with my own herbs and spices, but generally I will always strive to make my own sauce. Here is a recipe that is a combo of George, Momma V and my own compilation of tastiness.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Olive oil

1 Tablespoon Butter

4 Cloves Garlic, minced

1 3/4 teaspoons Onion Powder

1/4-1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Basil, chopped (or 3/4 teaspoon Dried)

1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon Dried)

5 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan/Romano Cheese, grated

1 teaspoons Brown Sugar

2 Cans Tomato Sauce, 8oz cans

4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste

2/3 Cup Warm Water

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter and heat until almost shimmering.

Add the garlic, stirring a few times around the pot. Then, quickly add the onion powder, red pepper flakes, basil, and oregano.

Stir a few times and allow the herbs to bloom.

Add Parmesan/Romano cheese and brown sugar, then quickly dump in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.

Stir to combine and bring to a simmer

Turn the heat down low, season to taste, and allow simmer for 1-2 hours for ultimate flavor or use immediately if needed.

 

Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing, with 12 of those years in the online content sphere. Author of 5 books and a Graduate with an Associate of Arts degree in Business Management, a bachelor’s in mass communication and cyber-analysis, a master’s in criminology with emphasis on Cybercrime and Identity Theft and is currently studying for her Ph.D. degree in Criminology. Her work portfolio includes coverage of politics, current affairs, elections, history, and true crime. Elizabeth is also a gourmet cook, life coach, and avid artist in her spare time, proficient in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pen and ink, gouache, and pastels. As a political operative who has worked on over 300 campaigns during her career, Elizabeth has turned many life events into books and movie scripts while using history to weave interesting storylines. She also runs 7 blogs ranging from art to life coaching, food, writing, Gardening, and opinion or history pieces each week.

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