The sauce is a recipe we have used for years and it is on the sweet side and I do not think all that much different than the clone attempt that is located here: <a href="http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,6633.0.htmlI">http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,6633.0.htmlI</a> used the Costco brand (Kirkland) mozzerella cheese that comes pre-shredded.