Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon butter

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup celery, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (16 oz) can of Tomato Sauce or you can use a the same size on Canned Tomatoes

1 (6oz) can tomato paste

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 small bay leaf

1 teaspoon fennel seed (I leave this out)

Preparation

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
  2. Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer
  4. Simmer for 30 to 60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame.)
  5. Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.