Pizza Sauce

I have always wondered why jarred pizza sauce from the grocery store tastes so nasty compared to what comes on pizza from restaurants.  So a couple of years ago, I decided to make my own, and I haven't looked back.  The only change I've made recently is to cut out the onions due to Audrey's intolerance of them, and replace the garlic with garlic powder.  At that point, you can make it cold and omit the olive oil too, but I like to simmer the sauce together while I get the rest of the pizza ready to go.

This recipe makes enough for 1 large pizza.  I often triple or quadruple it so I've got 1-cup servings ready in the freezer for pizza night.  But a serious disclaimer on this is that this is more of an ingredient list than a recipe, because I measure all the herbs out in my hand instead of a measuring spoon (lazy!).  So if it seems way off, just add what you like instead!

Pizza Sauce

2 cloves garlic

1 T. onion, minced

¼ tsp. red pepper

2 tsp. olive oil

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 T parsley flakes

1 tsp. basil

½ tsp. oregano

Dash of ground thyme

Salt and pepper

Saute first four ingredients until onions are soft.  Reduce heat and add tomato sauce and herbs.