Classic Pizza Sauce

 

 

READY IN: 1hr 20mins

SERVES: 4

YIELD: 1-2 pizzas

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup onion, chopped
• ¹⁄₄ cup celery, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

• In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
• Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
• Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
• Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.