CUBAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Saute onion in olive oil for about 4 minutes on med-high heat, you can add more oil to coat onions well.
• Add garlic and cook for additional 3 minutes.
• Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, bay leaf, seasonings, and brown sugar.
• Simmer uncovered on med-low for 30 minutes or until thick. Watch out for splattering and stir frequently.
• (Here, you can chose to refrigerate the sauce overnight or use it immediately).
• (Optional).
• To make this pizza with a more authentic Latin taste, you can make a roux:.
• Saute flour in 2 T of butter until lightly golden.
• Add can of enchilada sauce.
• You may chose to add cumin, garlic, brown sugar, and beef broth to taste.
• Simmer this at med-low until thickened.
• Mix into pizza sauce a little at a time to taste (the more you add, the spicier it will be).
• Spray olive oil spray on tops of pizza crusts.
• Add about 1/2 cup sauce to pizza (be careful to not add too much).
• Crumble some cojita cheese and add about 1/2 cup of other cheeses.
• Add any other toppings such as peperoni or Canadian bacon.
• Top with more cheese and bake as directed for whatever type of crust you have.
• Enjoy!