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Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Transform your pizza nights with this easy and flavorful homemade pizza sauce!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 28 ounce San Marzano tomatoes
  • 8-10 leaves fresh basil roughly chiffonade
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Can opener
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Cooking pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Open the can of San Marzano tomatoes and pour the contents into a blender or food processor. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, you can skip this step or pulse the tomatoes just a few times.
  2. Add the sea salt to the tomatoes in the blender. Blend until you reach your preferred consistency, whether smooth or a bit chunky.
  3. Transfer the blended tomatoes to a medium-sized pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the chiffonade fresh basil leaves. Stir well to combine the flavors and continue to simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. After simmering, taste the sauce. Feel free to adjust the salt if needed or add more fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
  • For longer storage, freeze the sauce in freezer-safe bags for up to three months.
  • Feel free to customize with spices like oregano or red pepper flakes.