Pennsylvania-Style Pizza Sauce Recipe

You'll be in Dutch if you don't use this sauce when making pizzas for your guests from Pennsylvania.

Ingredients:

12 oz. can - Tomato paste
11/2 cups - Water
1 tsp. - Ground oregano
1/2 tsp. - Basil
1/4 tsp. - Salt
1/4 tsp. - Black pepper
1/4 tsp. - Sugar
1/8 tsp. - Garlic powder
1/8 tsp. - Onion powder
1/8 tsp. - 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 2 to 3 - 12" pizzas.