GARLIC LOVER'S PIZZA SAUCE

• 3 tb Olive Oil
• 1 /2 c Onion; Minced, 1 Md.
• 1 /2 Green Pepper; Minced
• 3 Cloves Garlic; Large, Minced
• 1 1 /2 c Water
• 6 oz Tomato Paste; 1 Cn
• 1 /2 ts Basil; Dried
• 1 /2 ts Oregano; Dried
• 1 ts Parsley; Dried
• Salt & Pepper; To Taste

Pour the oil into a deep, heavy skilled over medium-high heat. Add the

onion and green pepper then cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the

garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until the vegetables are

tender. Add the water and then stir in the tomato paste. Sprinkle the

sauce with the basil, oregano, and parsley. Lower the heat and let

simmer for about 5 minuts.Add the salt and pepper to taste. If

desired, add 2 to 3 dashes of hot pepper sauce.Let simmer, stirring

often, about 30 minutes or until the sauce if very thick.

Makes about 3 Cups of sauce.This is sufficient sauce for two 12 to

14-inch round pizza or 1 oblong pizza or

1deep dish pizza.