Pizza Sauce — Chez Dugas (Print)

Notes

As always, adjust seasonings to your preference.

Pizza chain sauces often use more sugar; to approximate that flavor, increase the maple syrup slightly. Crushed red pepper, fresh basil, or sauteed mushrooms are great additions.

Ingredients

6 oz tomato paste
6 oz water
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried minced garlic
10 cranks coarsely ground black pepper ( 1/4 tsp)
a couple pinches celery seeds
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, slowly whisk water into the tomato paste to avoid splashing.
Whisk in the remaining ingredients until smooth and evenly seasoned.

Makes Makes about 1 1/2 cups