Homemade pizza sauce

Homemade pizza sauce  (receta en español aquí)

Ingredients (for 3-4 large pizzas)

650 g ripe tomatoes

2 cloves of garlic

1 small onion

1 small green pepper, Italian type

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Oregano and basil to taste

Extra virgin olive oil

Directions

In a large wide skillet heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Add the garlic and onion, finely chopped. Then add the green pepper and when garlic and onion are golden brown add the tomatoes, peeled and chopped.

 Bring to a boil and add salt, black pepper, oregano and basil to taste.

Lower the heat and simmer, stirring often, until sauce is cooked.

Remove from heat and blend it to give it a smooth consistency.

You can keep in the fridge for over a week or freeze it.