Description
This rich and zesty pizza sauce is crafted with fresh herbs and natural ingredients to deliver a vibrant, well-balanced flavor. Perfect for elevating homemade pizzas with a simple, wholesome, and customizable sauce that works with any pizza style.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500g plum tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tsp dried oregano (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp natural gelling agent
Optional Variations
- ½ tsp red chili flakes or 1 fresh jalapeño, minced for spicy kick
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (natural) for smoky twist
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and rosemary mix for herb blend
- 1 tbsp natural date syrup or grape juice (natural) for sweet and tangy
- Double the garlic for garlic lovers
- Use 500g crushed tomatoes instead of pureed for chunky texture
- Plant-based cheese dollops for creamy vegan cheese boost
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Wash and chop fresh plum tomatoes or open canned tomatoes. For a smoother sauce, lightly crush them by hand or pulse briefly in a blender, leaving some texture.
- Sauté Garlic and Herbs: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add freshly minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add dried oregano (natural) and cook for another 30 seconds to release flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in prepared tomatoes. Stir in apple cider vinegar (natural), sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of natural gelling agent to gently thicken the sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and Stir: Cook sauce on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to meld flavors. Sauce will thicken and deepen in color.
- Finish with Fresh Basil: Remove sauce from heat and stir in torn fresh basil leaves for a bright, aromatic finish. Let cool slightly before spreading onto pizza dough.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for naturally sweet and flavorful sauce.
- Simmer slowly to concentrate flavors while preserving fresh tomato essence.
- Adjust thickness by adding water or tomato juice if too thick, or simmer longer if too watery.
- Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking for brightest flavor and aroma.
- Sauce tastes better when made a day ahead, allowing flavors to develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce, fresh tomato sauce, vegan pizza sauce, natural ingredients, easy pizza sauce
