Tomato sauce for pizza

Making a sauce for pizza is simple and fun. All you need is a few basic ingredients and a little time.

Ready

• 2-4 lbs plump tomatoes, cored and cubed
• ½ onion, chopped small
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1- clove of garlic, minced
• 2-3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Olive oil
• Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt
• Pepper

Set

• Dutch oven or large pot
• Trenched cutting board
• Large bowl
• Wood spoon

Go

1. Core and dice the tomatoes on a trenched cutting board. Save the cut tomatoes and the juice in a large bowl.
2. Coat the bottom of the Dutch oven or large pot with olive oil and saute the chopped onion over a medium low heat until they have turned soft and translucent. (about 10 minutes)
3. Add the minced garlic.
4. Add the tomatoes, a few additional touches of olive oil and simmer for ½ to 3 hours.
5. Add Parmesan, basil, salt & pepper to taste.