Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Description
The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe starts by gently sautéing finely diced onions in olive oil over low heat until soft, followed by the addition of chopped garlic to cook slowly without browning. Canned whole peeled tomatoes and tomato paste provide the tomato body, while chicken stock is used to loosen the mixture and add savory undertones. The base is brought to a boil then simmered for 50 to 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken without breaking up the tomatoes entirely. After simmering, red wine vinegar and fresh herbs—basil and oregano—are stirred in alongside the remaining olive oil, finishing with a final simmer to incorporate these bright and fragrant notes. The resulting sauce balances sweetness from tomatoes, acidity from vinegar, and savory depth, suitable for spreading on pizza dough.
This sauce works well as a foundational layer for various pizza toppings or as a dipping sauce. The long simmer enhances the natural flavors of the tomatoes and melds the herbs smoothly into the sauce. Fresh herbs provide a brightness that complements but does not overpower the tomato base.
Ingredients
- 1.5 onion very finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped very finely
- 5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 5 tins tomato whole-peeled
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 handful basil shredded with a sharp knife (chiffonade, leaves
- 1 handful oregano fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a medium sized heavy based pot.
- Sauté the onion on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the garlic, sauté a further 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the garlic and onion have almost melted into the oil, add the tomatoes and paste.
- Use the stock to rinse out the cans.
- Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally while avoiding breaking up the tomatoes.
- Add the vinegar, herbs, and remaining olive oil, stir well.
- Now break up the tomatoes as best you can.
- Simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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