Dad's Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Description
Homemade pizza sauce, enriched with butter, olive oil, sautéed vegetables, and spices creates an irresistible flavor. You'll never buy sauce again!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped celery
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 large bay leaf
Directions
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Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into vegetable mixture until combined. Add Parmesan cheese, fennel, basil, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaf before using.