Betty's Versatile Pizza Sauce
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Versatile Pizza Sauce. This is a sauce that can be used for topping a pizza, or as a sauce for any kind of pasta, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.
Ingredients
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped green pepper | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Chopped onion | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Garlic cloves | 3 , minced | |
| Canned diced tomatoes | 56 Ounce , drained (Save juice, in case you want to thin the sauce) | |
| Dried oregano | 4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil | 4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried parsley | 4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon (or to taste) | |
| Fresh ground black peppercorn | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 1 Tablespoon (Optional) |
Directions
MAKING
1. Place a large deep skillet over low to medium heat, saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil until softened. Remove the skillet from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in blender, place drained tomato, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, black pepper and sugar (optional).
3. Add sauteed vegetables into the blender and blend until pureed.
4. Into the same large skillet, transfer the pureed mixture and bring to a boil over low heat. Stir occasionally and simmer, covered for 30-60 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a sauce.
SERVING
5. Serve sauce immediately over pasta or with bread sticks. It can also be used as a pizza topping.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 70Calories from Fat 19
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 211 mg8.79%
Total Carbohydrates 13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 3 g6%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
