Description
This easy and flavorful Pizza Sauce recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients to create a fresh, rich base perfect for any homemade pizza. Quick to prepare and naturally vibrant, it enhances your pizza with bright herbs, balanced acidity, and a smooth, thick texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and finely mince fresh garlic. Rinse fresh basil leaves and roughly chop. Measure dried oregano, sea salt, and ground black pepper accurately to ensure consistent seasoning.
- Cook the Garlic and Herbs: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle in dried oregano and stir gently to release its aroma without burning.
- Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Mix in apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors.
- Simmer and Thicken: Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the sauce simmer gently for 20-30 minutes to deepen the flavors. Gradually add the natural gelling agent during simmering to achieve your preferred thickness, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with Fresh Basil: Remove the sauce from heat, stir in the fresh chopped basil, and let the sauce rest for 5 minutes to infuse bright herbaceous notes before spreading on pizza dough.
Notes
- Use high-quality crushed tomatoes for the best flavor intensity.
- Simmer the sauce low and slow to meld flavors and avoid raw tomato taste.
- Add apple cider vinegar gradually to balance acidity without overpowering.
- Add fresh basil at the end to preserve its aroma and freshness.
- Use the natural gelling agent sparingly to achieve ideal spreadable consistency.
- Season gradually, tasting as you go, especially with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce, easy pizza sauce, fresh pizza sauce, tomato sauce, vegetarian sauce
