Basic Pizza Sauce

• 1 can (28-ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
• 1 small white or sweet onion, finely diced and minced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Pinch salt
• Pinch fresh ground black pepper
• Pinch sugar, optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute

1. Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky.
2. In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little.
3. Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent.
4. Add the garlic and saute about a minute until golden.
5. Quickly add the crushed tomatoes to the mix.
6. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano.
8. You can add a touch of sugar if desired or if tomatoes are tart.
9. Simmer on a low flame, stirring often for at least 15 minutes.
10. If not using right away, cool down and store in airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.

tomatoes, white, clove garlic, basil, oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sugar, olive oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/basic-pizza-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)