Homemade Pizza Sauce
Easy and flavorful pizza sauce made from fresh tomatoes for a deliciously fresh pizza experience.
Ingredients
Fresh Tomatoes
- 500 grams 500 grams ripe tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomato puree Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Seasonings and Oils
- ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust to taste.
- ¾ tablespoon garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ to ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon sugar To balance the flavors.
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon dried basil Or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil.
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- If using fresh tomatoes, wash them and cut them into quarters.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
Cooking
- Add the chopped tomatoes (or tomato puree) to the saucepan.
- Stir in the red chili flakes, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, and black pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and flavors meld.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Once ready, remove from heat and let the sauce cool before using it.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it for up to three months. Adjust spices for personal taste.