Tony's Pizza Sauce

Tony Gemignani of Pyzano's. Use on any California-style pizza.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1 -2  teaspoon kosher salt (add to taste)
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4  large fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

1. In a big bowl, using a wire whisk, combine the tomato paste, water, and olive oil.
2. Add in the sugar, salt, oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder; whisk to combine.
3. Stir in the fresh basil.
4. Use immediately or store for up to 5 days in the refrigerator; may freeze for up to 2 months.
5. Bring to room temperature before using.