Are you tired of bland, store-bought pizza sauces that leave your homemade pizzas crying for flavor? Get ready to transform your pizza game with this mouthwatering Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce that will make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests think you've secretly trained in an Italian kitchen! Using nothing more than ripe, juicy tomatoes and a handful of simple ingredients, you'll create a sauce so vibrant and delicious, it'll make every slice of pizza a gourmet experience.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Wash and chop fresh tomatoes into small, uniform pieces, removing any stems or blemishes.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, ensuring they are chopped into very small pieces to distribute flavor evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, allowing it to warm but not smoke.
- Add minced garlic to the heated olive oil and sauté for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the pan, stirring to combine with the garlic and oil.
- Sprinkle salt, sugar, dried oregano, and dried basil over the tomatoes, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer the sauce uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the sauce to thicken, reducing liquid and concentrating flavors.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to crush tomatoes and create a smoother consistency, if desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using on pizza or storing in an airtight container.
Tips
- Choose the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes you can find - the quality of your sauce depends on their freshness.
- Don't rush the simmering process; low and slow cooking helps develop deeper, richer flavors.
- For an extra smooth sauce, strain the mixture after cooking to remove seeds and skin.
- If the sauce seems too watery, continue cooking to reduce and thicken.
- This sauce freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, so make a big batch and save some for later!
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during the cooking process.
- Always taste and adjust seasonings before the final cooling stage to ensure perfect flavor balance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 15kcal
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
