1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
In a medium bowl whisk together all ingredients except salt and water. Taste sauce and whisk in 1/4 cup water and enough salt to taste. If necessary, add more water to thin. "If the sauce is thick at this stage it will be past on the pizza." "It should spread easily over the dough."
Makes 3 cups.
Spicy Puttanesca Sauce: Add 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives or black olives, 1 Tbsp. capers, and 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
