For all pizza lovers, I am here to make your life easy-peasy and delicious with my pizza sauce recipe. It is an excellent alternative to the packaged pizza sauce that is available in the market.
To make pizza sauce, first blend the tomatoes. Then, sauté garlic in the pan and add the blended tomatoes to the pan. Now, simmer for 25 minutes and add basil, oregano, and pepper to the sauce. That’s it! Pizza sauce is ready.
You can use red ripe tomatoes for the sauce as it would give a good color and sweet taste to the sauce. Otherwise, any tomatoes should be fine for preparing sauce recipe like San Marzano tomatoes which are comparatively more sweet and meatier.
Now, it’s your time to make this awesome sauce at your home but make sure you go through the dull detailed recipe for making the perfect sauce.
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What Equipment Will You Need To Make Pizza Sauce?
- Pan – Prepare the sauce in a pan until it has thickened and the tomatoes are cooked well.
- Blender – Blend tomatoes in a blender until you achieve the consistency of the puree as per requirement.
- Spatula – Sauté the garlic by stirring it with a spatula until the garlic turns golden.
- Knife – Chop the tomatoes, basil, and garlic with a sharp knife.
- Chopping Board – Chop and mince on a chopping board for fine cutting.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Pizza Sauce?
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 35 Minutes |
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Pizza Sauce?
- Fresh Tomatoes – I have used plum tomatoes as they are slightly firmer than regular tomatoes and often have less liquid content with a tangy flavor that adds an interesting twist to the sauce.
- Olive Oil – Sauté garlic in olive oil as it will disperse the flavor into the sauce, bringing out a slightly nutty and robust flavor.
- Water – If the puree starts to stick to the pan, add water.
- Garlic – Cook minced garlic until golden brown to add a nice toasted flavor.
- Dry Oregano – Oregano will add a strongly aromatic, camphoraceous aroma, and a slightly bitter and pungent flavor minty notes to the sauce.
- Basil – Basil will add a fresh flavor, with a finish of black pepper and subtle anise and mint notes.
- Salt – The salt will not only add flavor but also help thicken the sauce.
- Pepper – Black pepper is added to give the sauce a kick of lightly spicy and sweet taste.
Steps To Make Pizza Sauce
1. Puree The Tomatoes
Take a blender jar and add chopped tomatoes. You don’t need to blanch them. Blend it until you achieve the consistency of the puree as per requirement.
If you’re using canned tomatoes, then two cups of canned and crushed tomatoes are required.
Now, add 1/4th cup of olive oil to the pan and throw in two tablespoon of minced garlic. Sauté on low flame until the garlic turns golden.
2. Cooking Is Necessary
Now, add prepared puree to the pan and stir well. Cook well for about 4 to 5 minutes on low to medium heat.
Add salt to taste and mix well. It’s time to put the lid on and let the puree simmer for about 25 minutes on low flame.
Do check-in between. If the puree starts to stick to the pan, add 1/4th cup of water and continue to heat on low flame.
You may take off the lid once the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes are cooked well (you will know if you see oil flecks on top or on the sides).
3. Season The Sauce
To this, add 1/4th cup of chopped basil. This adds a great flavor. Sprinkle two tablespoons of oregano and black pepper to taste.
Mix well and cook for another minute. Let the sauce cool down at room temperate and then it’s ready to top up your pizza base.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 136 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 21.8 g |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Sodium | 877 mg |
| Potassium | 891 mg |
How Will Pizza Sauce Look And Taste Like?
This pizza sauce is incredibly easy to make, tastes delicious, and is flavor-packed. Made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, this has the rich and deep flavors of a classic pizza sauce and is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
It is made with fresh ingredients and sets the right base of flavors for your pizza. Tomatoes play a significant role in the pizza sauce and give it a tangy taste.
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Pizza Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Pan
- Blender
- Spatula
- Knife
- Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 5-6 Medium Chopped Fresh Tomatoes
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoon Dry Oregano
- ¼ cup Chopped Basil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Blend the chopped tomatoes in a jar. You don't need to blanch them.
- Blend in until you achieve the consistency of the puree as per requirement.
- If you’re using canned tomatoes, then 2 cups of canned crushed tomatoes are required.
- Now, add 1/4th cup of olive oil to a pan and throw in 2 tbsp of minced garlic.
- Sauté on low flame until the garlic turns golden.
- Now, add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and stir well.
- Cook well for about 4-5 minutes on low to medium heat.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- It's time to put the lid on and let the puree simmer for about 25 minutes on low flame.
- Do check-in between. If the puree starts to stick to the pan, add 1/4th cup of water and continue to heat on low flame.
- You may take off the lid once the sauce has thickened and the tomatoes are cooked well (you will know if you see oil flecks on top or on the sides).
- To this, add 1/4th cup of chopped basil. This adds a great flavour.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp of oregano and black pepper to taste. Mix well and cook for another minute.
- Let the sauce cool down at room temperate and then it's ready to top up your pizza base.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use canned whole peeled tomatoes for pizza sauce?
Yes, add one 14 to 15 ounce can of plum tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes. You can crush or puree the canned tomatoes in a blender or use them whole and mash while cooking.
Is pizza sauce just ketchup?
A pizza sauce is a tomato sauce, it’s raw and uncooked with more herbs. Hence, many people want to know, “can you use ketchup on pizza?” The answer – yes.
Is pizza sauce made of tomato paste?
This flavorful homemade pizza sauce is made from tomato paste and so easy! Just mix the ingredients and let sit for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
How do I make a spicy pizza sauce recipe?
Add about 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes or 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red chilli powder. Alternatively you can also add 2 to 3 tablespoons of spicy sriracha sauce.
Conclusion
This pizza sauce is versatile. You can toss in some cooked pasta in it along with your choice of veggies and cook it well. Top it up with cheese to have the best red sauce pasta. You may make sandwiches, toasts and salads with the sauce too.
Try it out and let us know your experience with it and also share your experiments. I hope the video does work for you. Do share your feedback in the comments section below.
