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