Cookbook:Pizza Sauce From Scratch

This recipe is for those who have the time (preparation only - no cooking required!) to mix the ingredients for a purer and more customized taste.

Ingredients

 * 6 ounce (170 g) can of tomato paste (with no additives is best)
 * 1–1½ cups (250–375 ml) of water (depending on desired consistency)
 * About ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil (more or less depending on taste)
 * 1–3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 pinch of anise (or substitute fennel)
 * About ½ tablespoon dried oregano (according to preference)
 * About ½ tablespoon dried basil (according to preference)
 * Kosher salt to taste
 * Ground black pepper to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Combine tomato paste, water, and oil.
 * 2) Add garlic, basil, and oregano, mixing thoroughly.
 * 3) Add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 4) For best results place in refrigerator overnight or allow the mixture to rest before using.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * A quart mason jar works perfectly; ingredients can be added and shaken to mix.