Basic Pizza Sauce

1 Can Whole tomatoes (35 Ounce can)

1 Teaspoon Basil -- Oregano, or

Marjoram 1 Clove Garlic, peeled -- crushed and minced

2 Tablespoons Tomato paste -- optional

Black pepper, freshly ground -- to taste Salt -- to Taste

1. Pour the contents of the tomato can into a 2-quart, heavy = non-aluminum saucepan and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork. 2. = Add the herbs, garlic, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. 3. Bring to a= bubble over medium heat, stiring to mix the seasonings. 4. As soon as= the sauce begins to bubble, turn the heat to low and maintain the sauce= at a gentle simmer. 5. Cook, uncovered, stiring from time to time, for a= minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour.

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