Homemade Pizza Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Homemade Pizza Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes is a must-have for any pizza lover. This quick and easy recipe showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, making it the ideal base for your favorite pizza toppings. In just 35 minutes, you can create a rich, savory sauce that’s perfect not only for pizzas but also for pasta dishes, casseroles, and dipping sauces. With no preservatives and customizable ingredients, this sauce brings a garden-fresh taste right to your kitchen. Elevate your family dinners or casual gatherings with this versatile and delicious homemade pizza sauce that will impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 5 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, ensuring not to burn it.
- Add cubed tomatoes, salt, basil leaves, and dried oregano; simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Halfway through cooking, add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity if desired.
- Blend with a hand blender until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg