Description
A delicious and simple recipe for making your own pizza sauce from scratch, filled with rich flavors and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans Whole Peeled Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/5 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 teaspoons Roasted Red Chili Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Open the two cans of whole peeled tomatoes and pour them into a large mixing bowl.
- Crush the tomatoes by hand or with a fork until you reach your desired consistency.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan.
- Sprinkle in the sea salt and stir well to combine.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves by hand and add them to the sauce.
- Mix in the roasted red chili flakes, adjusting for your preferred spice level.
- Incorporate the dried rosemary if using.
- Stir in the sugar, but skip this step if your tomatoes are already sweet.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Use high-quality tomatoes for the best flavor. This sauce can be made ahead of time for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg