I was making some egg plant Parmesan and realized I had no sauce in the house so I went full Godfather movie sauce on the problem. Canned tomatoes, fresh herbs(basil, oregano and flat leaf parsley) everything Italian seasoning, parmigiana cheese and some red wine as the base. The touch of sugar and Calabrian chili to finish it off.
32 ounce can diced San Marzano tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh basil diced
2 teaspoons fresh oregano diced
1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley diced
1 tablespoon everything Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Calabrian chili
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Olive oil
In a large skillet on medium heat add olive oil and tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.
Smash tomatoes and add basil, oregano, and parsley cook for 10 minutes.
Add the everything Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, Calabrian chili, and sugar.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Use as you would jar sauce.

I hit a happy medium with pizza sauce. I start with tomato sauce and add the spices to my taste.
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