Step 1

Rinse and then chop the tomatoes.

Step 2

Crush the tomatoes in a blender.

Step 3

You can even make a smooth puree of the tomatoes.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Step 5

Then add the minced garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 seconds on a low heat.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes and sauté for 4 to 5 mins on a low to medium-low heat.

Step 7

Add the chopped basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper.

Step 8

Cover and cook for 25 minutes on low heat till the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes are cooked.

Step 9

When tomatoes are cooked you will some oil specks on top or on the sides. But cook till the sauce thickens.

Step 10

Check the seasonings add more salt or pepper if required.

Step 11

Remove from pan and let sauce cool.

Step 12

When the sauce has cooled, you can use it right away as a pizza topping.

Step 13

Otherwise, store the pizza sauce covered or sealed in a bowl or a small to medium jar in the refrigerator. You can even freeze the sauce for a couple of months.