Red Sauce for Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz. can temato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Black pepper to taste
• Pinch crushed red pepper, optional

Directions:

1. Add the olive oil and garlic to a sauce pot and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, some freshly cracked pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine
3. Cover the pot, allow the pot to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes minimum, or up to 30 minutes