DIY Basic Pizza/Scroll Sauce

How good is anything homemade, honestly? This simple pizza sauce has been my go-to for years! Be sure when you’re making your batch, freeze some into a small container, so there’s always some on hand for an easy, quick delicious meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 tin, crushed tomatoes

• 1/4 cup (70g) tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon caster sugar

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh/dried oregano

• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Method:

1. Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.

2. Cook onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.

3. Combine ingredients: Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, caster sugar, and oregano. Stir well to combine.

4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until it becomes very thick.

5. Season: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve or store: Use immediately as a base for pasta, pizza, or other dishes, or cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

I always like to keep a spare in the freezer for those nights you need a quick go-to.

Enjoy!