1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

  • heat oil and butter in large pot, then add onion, garlic, and herbs
  • saute for a couple of minutes, breaking up the onion slices and mixing well
  • remove to a blender

28 oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 tbsp. sugar
salt to taste, about 1 tsp.

  • puree the tomatoes with the onions and garlic, then add to the pot and add sugar
  • loosely cover and simmer for 45 minutes, until thickened
  • salt to taste and let cool while dough rises

source: https://www.seriouseats.com/homemade-philadelphia-tomato-pie-style-pizza-recipe

09/27/24: i’m using this sauce for different crusts, so breaking it out into its own recipe to make it easier to link to.