Join Our Table: Basal Pizza

How many places have you lived?

8 places in 3 different countries.

Who is your culinary influence?

Paternal Grandmother, The Ramones and Fergus Hellerson

What do you do in your spare time?

Read A LOT
Cook
Linux programming

What are three words that describe you?

“It’s only business”

Feeling inspired by neopolitan pizza?

You can make a tasty sauce for your homemade pizza.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 sprigs basil
2 cans 28oz whole peeled tomatoes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring ocassionally, until very soft, about 5 minutes; stir in basil. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stiring occassionally, until sauce is thick, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

Chef’s Tip: Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.