Pizza Sauce

INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

*.3 medium to large tomatoes, pureed - yields approx 1.5 to 2 cups of tomato puree
*.4-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
*.1 to 1.5 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
*.1 to 1.5 tsp dry oregano or 1 to 1.5 tbspchopped fresh oregano
*.3 tbsp olive oil
*.salt and black pepper as required

INSTRUCTIONS

1.rinse and then chop the tomatoes.
2.puree the tomatoes in a blender or with a hand blender.
3.keep a few bits and pieces of tomatoes in the puree.
4.heat olive oil in a small pan
5.then add the chopped garlic and saute for 10-12 seconds on a low flame.
6.add the tomato puree and saute for 4-5 mins on a low to medium flame.
7.when the tomatoes are cooked, add the chopped basil, dry oregano, salt and pepper.
8.stir & simmer for 1-2 minutes on a low to medium flame.
9.check the seasonings add more salt or pepper if required.
10.once cooled, use the pizza sauce as a topping on pizzas or store in a bowl or in a small jar.