ROBERTO'S "MAMA-MIA" PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE

A pizzeria-style, homemade pizza sauce that certainly has that pizza joint taste!

Ingredients:

1 can - Tomato paste (12 ounce)
11/2 cups - Water
1 teaspoon - Ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon - Basil
1/4 teaspoon - Salt
1/4 teaspoon - Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon - Sugar
1/8 teaspoon - Garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon - Onion powder
1/8 teaspoon - MSG (monosodium glutamate), optional

Preparation:

Measure dry ingredients into a small container, mix together well, and set aside.

In a medium sized saucepan, combine tomato paste with water over medium heat until it has a uniform consistency.

When it begins to bubble, add pre-measured spices and reduce heat to medium-low.
Allow to simmer, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes until it reaches desired thickness.

Stir occasionally. Cover and cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate in an airtight container until needed, (up to 4 weeks).

Makes about 2 1/4 cups...enough for 3 - 12" pizzas.