A rich and flavorful pizza sauce perfect for your homemade pizzas.
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking to avoid burning the ingredients.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
Stir frequently to prevent the onion from browning too much.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Garlic cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
Mix in the tomato paste and cook for a minute to enhance its flavor.
Cooking the tomato paste helps to deepen its flavor.
Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste at this stage.
Simmer the sauce on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The longer you simmer, the richer the flavor becomes.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using or storing.
Cooling allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
