Homemade Pizza Sauce
There’s something magical about a rich, velvety pizza sauce that ties every slice together with bold, tangy flavor. This Homemade Pizza Sauce is a game-changer, blending ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a hint of herbs into a luscious base that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes drained
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cane sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the whole tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar, and several grinds of pepper. Process until smooth and season to taste.
- Spread pizza sauce directly on stretched pizza dough (there’s no need to cook it separately first). Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
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