CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA SAUCE WITH COTIJA

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

4 oz. finely diced onion

1 1/2 tsp. tsp. minced garlic

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

28 oz. tomato puree

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

4 oz. Grated Sierra® Cotija Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and oregano, cook for a minute more.
Add tomato puree, sugar and Cotija. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by a cup.
Stir in basil and olive oil. Serve immediately or cool down and store for a later use.