ITALIAN PIZZA SAUCE (HOMEMADE)

1: 1 finely chopped onion

2: 1 tsp garlic, grated

3: 175 ml water

4: 1 tbsp dried basil

5: 1 tbsp dried oregano

6: 1/2 tsp sugar

7: 1 tsp tomato ketchup

8: 1 tbsp tomato puree

9: 2 tins chopped or plum tomatoes(260g drained)

10: 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs

11: Level tsp salt

12: Level tsp ground black pepper

13: 2 tbsp olive oil

1: Heat oil in a pan. Chop onion, grate garlic; add to pan stirring for 3 mins. Do not allow to colour.

Pour in the water and simmer till water has reduced by half before adding the tomatoes, basil, oregano, ketchup, puree, sugar and salt.

2:Break down the tomatoes with wooden spoon, give everything a good stir, cover and simmer gently for 30 mins.

3:Remove lid and add the mixed herbs and pepper, cover and simmer for a further 15 mins.

Enjoy!

Tip:

Its a thick rich sauce with tomato and onion so for fussy kids just blend it till its smooth.

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