Sicilian sauce for pizza

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion, basil and oregano.
2. Cook until onion softens slightly, stirring occasionally about 6 minutes.
3. Mixi in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
4. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, crushing tomatoes with back of spoon.
6. Simmeri until sauce is very thick, about 45 minutes.
7. Seasoni with salt and pepper.
8. sace can be prepared ahead.
9. Cover and refrigerate 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
10. makes about 2 ½ cups.
11. when ready to make pizza, top with your favorite items and back at 350 °F for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly.
12. Watch carefully the last 5 minutes to make sure crust doesn"t burn.
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