New York-Style Pizza Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt (or 1 1/2 t. kosher salt)

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, olive oil, basil, oregano, sugar, garlic, and salt.
Taste and add more salt, if needed.
Use immediately or store in a air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Bring to room temperature before using.