Pizza Sauce

We used this recipe for our pizza party up north. I believe tomato sauce as a general rule should not cook for hours, as some recipes suggest. The freshness is lost in my opinion. So I suggest you simmer it for just 30 minutes.

4 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp butter

1 c onions, chopped

1/2 tsp celery salt

3-4 clove garlic, minced

28 oz tomato puree

4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp dried basil

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 small bay leaves

2 tsp fennel seeds

1/3 c dry white wine

In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and transparent. Add tomato puree and stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, 30-60 minutes. Remove bay leaves and spread sauce on your prepared pizza dough.