Homemade Pizza Sauce (5 Ingredients)
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4.7
Homemade Pizza Sauce (5 Ingredients)
Description
The sauce uses canned whole or crushed tomatoes combined with tomato paste to achieve thickness and depth, while raw onion and garlic add sharpness and aroma. A dried Italian herb blend introduces classic flavour notes. The ingredients are processed in a blender or food processor until smooth. Sugar and salt balance acidity and enhance taste. The sauce can be spread directly on pizza dough without cooking, preserving freshness.
Stored in an airtight container, the sauce keeps well for up to five days in the refrigerator or can be frozen in cubes for a couple of months. It is adaptable by adding red pepper flakes for heat or anchovy for umami. Heating the sauce with a bit of water makes a dipping option, pairing well with breadsticks.
Tips include peeling fresh tomatoes if used, and carefully ladling the sauce to avoid compressing pizza dough. This recipe is straightforward and flexible for customizing with additional seasonings or using alongside quick pizza dough preparations.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz/420 g) tomato whole or crushed
- 1 can (6 oz/170 g) tomato paste
- ¼ of a small onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 heaped tablespoon italian herb blend dried
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Notes
- For fresh tomatoes, blanch in boiling water briefly, cool in ice water to peel easily before using.
- Adding red pepper flakes can introduce mild heat if desired.
- Incorporate a filet of anchovy into the sauce for extra umami flavor without overt fishiness.
- Apply the sauce gently on dough with a ladle, avoiding pressing down to keep dough airy.
- Freeze sauce in ice cube trays to store and defrost only what is needed.
- Heat with a little water for a quick dipping sauce to accompany breadsticks.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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