Perfectly Simmered Tomato Pizza Sauce

Name: Perfectly Simmered Tomato Pizza Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1kilo Canned tomato; 1 Garlic Cloves; as needed Basil (Leaves); as needed Salt; cup Extra-virgin olive oil

Unleash the true flavor of pizza with this pantry-friendly and intensely flavorful tomato sauce.
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Carmela Cristiano:

I love making pizza at home, and this tomato sauce recipe is great for that pizza topping which never fails: it doesn't absorb in the dough and it is...

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When you think of pizza, your mouth probably starts watering immediately. But have you ever experienced the satisfaction of making your own homemade pizza, starting with the sauce?

We’ve already explored how to craft authentic homemade pizza dough, but let’s focus on a crucial component: the sauce.

This timeless tomato sauce recipe, honed by our chefs through years of culinary tradition, delivers a naturally vegan, robust tomato profile and a symphony of aromatic seasonings.

Best of all, the ingredients for this classic pizza sauce are staples you’re likely to have on hand right now, making it both convenient and budget-friendly.

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Ingredients

for 4 servings

Fresh Margherita Pizza ingredients

Fresh Pizza Dough 1 (Full recipe)
Canned tomato 40 grams
Mozzarella cheese 50 grams
Salt 1 pinch
Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
Basil (Leaves) 4
Garlic Cloves 1

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Preparation

for 4 servings

Step

Of 3

Crush the Tomatoes for Optimal Texture

Take your canned whole tomatoes and use your hands to gently break them down into a coarse, chunky pulp. This hands-on technique, dating back centuries in Italian kitchens, ensures the sauce maintains a rustic, homemade texture that clings beautifully to the dough.

Step

Of 3

Build the Aromatic Base

Pour a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil into a sauté pan and add whole or sliced garlic cloves. Sauté them gently over medium-low heat, being vigilant not to let the garlic scorch. Burnt garlic can overpower your sauce with bitterness; if it happens, discard and start again—your sauce will thank you with a cleaner, more balanced flavor.

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Of 3

Simmer the Sauce to Perfection

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, add a handful of fresh basil leaves, and season generously with sea salt. Allow the sauce to bubble gently over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally as the flavors meld and deepen.

Once cooked, let the sauce cool to room temperature before spreading it on your pizza dough. This rest helps the flavors settle and prevents sogginess, ensuring a crisp, flavorful pizza base every time.

Reviews

Carmela Cristiano Monday 12th of April 2021

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I love making pizza at home, and this tomato sauce recipe is great for that pizza topping which never fails: it doesn't absorb in the dough and it is not too liquid!

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Perfectly Simmered Tomato Pizza Sauce

Unleash the true flavor of pizza with this pantry-friendly and intensely flavorful tomato sauce.
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10 total time (min)

15 cooking time (min.)

5 ingredients

120 kCal

3 steps to complete the preparation