Description

This homemade pizza sauce recipe blends fresh tomatoes and natural herbs to create a flavorful, versatile base perfect for any type of pizza. Made with simple, fresh ingredients and free from artificial additives, this sauce delivers a rich, balanced flavor with a smooth texture, customizable to your taste preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 cups fresh tomatoes, blanched and peeled
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (natural)
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Instructions

Prepare the Tomatoes: Start by blanching fresh tomatoes to easily remove their skins, ensuring a smooth, velvety texture without seeds or tough bits.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped garlic until fragrant and slightly golden to release warm, sweet aromas.
Combine Ingredients: Add peeled tomatoes, tomato paste (natural), and apple cider vinegar (natural) to the pan. Stir thoroughly and break down the tomatoes using a wooden spoon to create a luscious texture.
Add Herbs and Seasoning: Sprinkle in dried oregano, fresh chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken naturally with the natural gelling agent.
Final Blend: Optional step: use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until silky smooth, then let it cool to your preferred texture.

Notes

Use ripe tomatoes for the richest flavor and natural sweetness.
Simmer the sauce slowly to deepen flavor and enhance thickness without bitterness.
A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the sauce and balances acidity.
Add fresh herbs toward the end to preserve their vibrant flavor and color.
Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness for multiple uses.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 25
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: homemade pizza sauce, fresh pizza sauce, tomato sauce, natural ingredients, easy pizza sauce, pizza base sauce