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Basil Pizza Sauce

2014-08-27

Recipe Info

  • Servings : 4
  • Prep Time : 5m
  • Cook Time : 25m
  • Ready In : 30m

Great pizza sauce that you can freeze for later use.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 800 grams canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoon(s) sugar
  • 1 handful(s) fresh basil leaves, chopped

Method

Step 1

Heat a frying pan until hot, and then add the oil, onions and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes, sugar and the chopped basil and bring to the boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside to cool.

Step 4

It freezes well, so double up and keep for the next time for a speedy pizza.

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