Pizza Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes Recipe
As a lover of Italian cuisine, I have always been fascinated by the art of making pizza. One of the key components of a good pizza is the sauce. While there are many pre-made pizza sauces available in the market, I have always preferred making my own pizza sauce from scratch. After experimenting with various ingredients and techniques, I have come up with a pizza sauce recipe that is both simple and delicious. In this article, I will be sharing my recipe for pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes.
Recipes Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Sauce
- Recipe Cuisine: Italian
- Aggregate Rating: 4.5/5
Ingredient
- 6-8 medium-sized fresh tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tomatoes into quarters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the roasted tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the pan. Mix well.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes, until it thickens.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool down.
- Blend the sauce in a food processor or blender until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Your pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes is ready to use. Enjoy!
Nutritions Table
| Nutrition Information | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 68 |
| Total Fat | 3.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 225mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Total Sugars | 5.5g |
| Protein | 2g |
Recipes FAQ
- Q: Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes for this recipe?
- A: Yes, you can use canned tomatoes if fresh tomatoes are not available. However, fresh tomatoes will give the sauce a better flavor.
- Q: How long can I store this pizza sauce?
- A: You can store the pizza sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Q: Can I freeze this pizza sauce?
- A: Yes, you can freeze this pizza sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge before using it.
- Q: Can I add other herbs to this pizza sauce?
- A: Yes, you can add other herbs like thyme or rosemary to this pizza sauce to give it a different flavor.
- Q: Can I use this sauce for other Italian dishes?
- A: Yes, you can use this sauce for other Italian dishes like pasta or lasagna.
Recipes Tips
If you want a chunky pizza sauce, you can skip blending the sauce in a food processor or blender.
For a spicier pizza sauce, you can add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to thin it out.
This pizza sauce recipe makes enough sauce for two 12-inch pizzas.