Susan,IL (2:18:06 PM) :

Basic Pizza Sauce

1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups coarsely chopped plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste

1. In a small bowl steep basil and oregano in white wine for 10 minutes.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, then steeped herbs and wine. Cover and cook 15 minutes.

3. Remove sauce from heat and puree in a blender or food processor. Sauce may be used on pizza or over pasta.

Makes about 3 cups.