*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Basic Pizza Sauce

Recipe By     : Evelyne Slomon - The Pizza Book
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pizza                            Sauces
                Main Dishes                      Cheese
                Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Can           Whole tomatoes (35 Ounce can)
   1      Teaspoon      Basil --  Oregano, or
                         Marjoram
   1      Clove         Garlic, peeled -- crushed and minced
   2      Tablespoons   Tomato paste -- optional
                        Black pepper, freshly ground -- to taste
                        Salt -- to Taste

1.  Pour the contents of the tomato can into a 2-quart, heavy
    non-aluminum saucepan and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork.
2.  Add the herbs, garlic, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
3.  Bring to a bubble over medium heat, stiring to mix the seasonings.
4.  As soon as the sauce begins to bubble, turn the heat to low and
    maintain the sauce at a gentle simmer.
5.  Cook, uncovered, stiring from time to time, for a minimum of 15
    minutes and a maximum of 1 hour.

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