Tracy-Ann's Favorite Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool. You can store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe makes enough sauce for 2 large pizzas.
• You can add more or less of the spices according to your taste.
• The sauce can also be used as a dip for breadsticks or as a topping for bruschetta.