*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Sicilian Sauce For Pizza (TDN)

Recipe By     : Detroit News
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       tb           Olive oil
   1       md           Onion -- finely chopped
   2       ts           Dried basil -- crumbled
   1       ts           Dried oregano -- crumbled
   2       cl           Garlic -- minced
   2       tb           Tomato paste
  28       oz           Can crushed tomatoes --
                        -with added puree
                        Salt & freshly ground pepper --
                        -to taste

  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion, basil
  and oregano.  Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring
  occasionally about 6 minutes.  Mix in garlic and cook 2 minutes. 
  Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.  Add tomatoes
  and bring to a simmer, crushing tomatoes with back of spoon.
  Simmer until sauce is very thick, about 45 minutes.  Season with
  salt and pepper.
  
  Sauce can be prepared ahead.  Cover and refrigerate 1 week or
  freeze up to 1 month.
  
  Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
  
  When ready to make pizza, top with your favorite items and back at
  350 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly
  browned and sauce is bubbly.  Watch carefully the last 5 minutes to
  make sure crust doesn't burn.
  
  Entered by Diane Pahl
 

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