Basic Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup grated onion
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cup coarsely chopped plum tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
In a small bowl steep basil and oregano in white wine for 10 minutes. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, then steeped herbs and wine. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and puree in a blender or food processor. Sauce may be used on pizza or over pasta. Makes about 3 cups.