Make Your Own Pizza Sauce
A delightful and simple recipe for homemade pizza sauce using fresh ingredients that elevates your pizza to gourmet levels.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 400 g San Marzano Tomaten Use quality San Marzano tomatoes for the best flavor.
- 4 g Salz Adjust according to taste preference.
- 6 leaves Basilikumblätter
- 1 EL Olivenöl
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
- Tear the basil leaves and add them to the bowl.
- Add the olive oil.
- Using your hands or a fork, mash and mix everything together until no large chunks remain. Alternatively, you can press the tomatoes through a metal sieve or a food mill.
Notes
To store, place the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or freeze in portions for longer storage. Reheat on low heat when ready to use. For variations, consider adding red pepper flakes, oregano, or lemon zest for different flavors.