Pizza Sauce
An easy and flavorful pizza sauce made with fresh tomatoes, perfect for homemade pizzas or as a pasta base.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 grams 500 grams ripe tomatoes or 2 cups fresh tomato puree
- ½ teaspoon ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
- ¾ tablespoon ¾ tablespoon garlic fine chopped or minced
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ teaspoon ⅓ to ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon sugar to balance the flavors
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ½ to ¾ teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fine chopped fresh basil
- ¼ teaspoon ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- If using fresh tomatoes, wash them well, and then chop them into small pieces. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend them into a puree.
Cooking
- In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not burnt, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes (or puree) and stir well. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Add salt, sugar, red chili flakes, oregano, dried basil, and black pepper. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
Store any leftover pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze the sauce in portions.