Simple Fast Pizza Sauce

• 1 can diced tomatoes (about 2 cups fresh)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1" of anchovy paste or 2 anchovy fillets
• 2 tbsp red wine
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried onion flakes¹ or 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Saute fresh onion, if using, in olive oil in a saucepot over medium heat. When lightly browned, add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Pour in tomatoes with their juices and add remaining ingredients. Stir well and reduce heat to a bare simmer. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or in a real blender before using.

Notes:

1. I have dried onion flakes on-hand because they make great toppings for bagels and they can be easily added to doughs without upsetting the dry-liquid balance.