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Giordano's Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
  • 1/2 of a red onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • One 28-ounce can of unsalted, crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped

Method

  1. As the dough rises, make the pizza sauce by combining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Mix in the minced onion, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onion softens.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the tomatoes and sugar, then bring the sauce to a simmer.
  5. Lower the heat and continue stirring for about half an hour until the sauce has reduced.
  6. Remove from the heat and sprinkle in the fresh basil and remaining olive oil.