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Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
4.9 from 144 votes

Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

This pizza sauce combines slow-sautéed onions and garlic with whole peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock to build a rich base. Fresh herbs like basil and oregano add aromatic depth, while red wine vinegar brings acidity. The sauce is simmered over an hour to concentrate flavors and thicken, creating a fresh homemade alternative to store-bought sauces.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a medium sized heavy based pot.
  2. Sauté the onion on low heat for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, sauté a further 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the garlic and onion have almost melted into the oil, add the tomatoes and paste.
  5. Use the stock to rinse out the cans.
  6. Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally while avoiding breaking up the tomatoes.
  7. Add the vinegar, herbs, and remaining olive oil, stir well.
  8. Now break up the tomatoes as best you can.
  9. Simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
  10. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

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