Prep:  5 minutes (when using pre-made tomato sauce)
Cook:  15 minutes
Makes:  2 large pizzas
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Recipe by: Ardmona
Ardmona's Basic Tomato Sauce is so versatile! Use it as the base of a classic margherita pizza to feed the hungry troops!
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Pizza Margherita
Ingredients:
Pizza
Basic Tomato Sauce
Method:
Pizza
  1. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced
  2. Place pizza bases on baking trays
  3. Spread tomato sauce over pizzas
  4. Scatter over bocconcini
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bases are crisp and cheese melts
  6. Sprinkle with basil leaves, season and serve
Basic Tomato Sauce
  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes until very soft
  2. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
  3. Add tomatoes and sugar. Using a wooden spoon, break up the whole tomatoes by pressing tomatoes against the side of the pan
  4. Gently simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes until thick. Season to taste and serve
Tips & Hints:
  • Basic Tomato Sauce Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Makes: 6 cups
  • This recipe uses only 2 cups of Basic Tomato Sauce. Use leftover sauce for other amazing Ardmona recipes.
  • Keep the sauce in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze until required.
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