Ingredients

3tbsptomato paste

14ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can,) fire-roasted or regular

1tbspextra-virgin olive oil

3clovesgarlic,pressed or minced

1tspbalsamic vinegar

½tspdried oregano

½tspfine salt

1tspcoconut sugar,or brown sugar, optional

Preparation

Measure the tomato paste into a small mixing bowl. Add a big splash of the crushed tomatoes and whisk until the tomato paste is fully incorporated.

Pour in the rest of the tomatoes, then add the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, oregano and salt. Whisk to blend.

Taste, and if the mixture is too acidic (tomatoes vary in flavor from can to can), stir in a little sugar to balance it out. Use as desired. Leftover pizza sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for several months.