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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients needed for the pizza sauce.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar to balance the acidity.
- 6
Cool and Store
Once done, let the sauce cool before using it on your pizza or storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

