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How to Make PIZZA SAUCE at Home Like an Italian

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Homemade Pizza Sauce

Cultural Context

Pizza sauce is a staple in Italian cuisine, often used as a base for various types of pizza. Its simplicity allows the flavors of the tomatoes and herbs to shine, making it a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike. This sauce can be customized with additional spices or ingredients based on personal preference.

ItalianITother
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans /800g Peeled tomatoes
2 Tsp Salt
A fresh bunch of basil

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier and crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Place peeled tomatoes in a large bowl and gently squash them by hand. Use a tomato masher if needed. If using a hand blender, pulse quickly, and don’t over blend them.

2

Add salt to the crushed tomatoes, around 1 teaspoon per small can.

3

Tear basil leaves by hand and mix into the sauce with a spoon until well incorporated.

Cooking Techniques

simmered

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Pizza SauceTomato Sauce for Pizza
Local Name: Salsa di Pomodoro fatta in casa

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