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RCI-SW.001.0017.001

Pizza Sauce

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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • -ounce (170g) can of tomato paste (with no additives is best)
    6 unit
  • (250ml - 375ml) of water (depending on desired consistency)
    1 to 1 1/2 cups
  • ~ 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil (more or less depending on taste)
    1 unit
  • minced garlic
    1 to 3 cloves
  • a pinch of anise (or substitute fennel)
    1 unit
  • around 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano (according to preference)
    1 unit
  • around 1/2 tablespoon dried basil (according to preference)
    1 unit
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
    1 unit

Method

1
Combine tomato paste, water, and oil.
2
Add garlic, basil, and oregano, mixing thoroughly.
3
Add salt and pepper to taste. A quart mason jar works perfectly; ingredients can be added and shaken to mix.
4
For best results place in refrigerator overnight or allow the mixture to rest before using. Makes ~1/2 quart (475ml).