Classic Pizza Sauce Recipes

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oregano, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, with the saucepan loosely covered in foil to avoid splattering and stirring occasionally, until fairly thick, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your tomatoes. Remove the basil.

PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over a low heat, then add the onion along with a generous pinch of salt. Fry gently for 12-15 mins or until the onion has softened and is turning translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a further min. Tip in the tomatoes and purée along with the bay, oregano and sugar. Bring to the boil and lower the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 mins or until thickened and reduced. Season. For a really smooth sauce, blitz with a stick blender, otherwise leave as is.
• Stir the basil into the sauce. The sauce will cover 4-6 large pizza bases. Keeps well in the fridge for 1 week or stored in a container in the freezer.

ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and saute to desired softness, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste to the pot and distribute evenly. Pour in red wine and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze; reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Blend the red sauce to desired thickness using an immersion blender or food processor. Simmer further for enhanced flavor, at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.

CLASSIC PIZZA DOUGH

Steps:

• Combine water and yeast in a bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, sugar, and oil; stir until a ragged dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface; knead with floured hands until smooth, elastic, and tacky but no longer sticky, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl brushed with oil, turning dough to evenly coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume, 1 1/2 to 3 hours; or refrigerate until doubled in volume, at least 12 hours and up to 3 days (return to room temperature before using, 1 to 2 hours).

CLASSIC PIZZA

Steps:

• Crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. On a lightly floured surface, knead the two rolls together. Roll dough into a 7-1/2-in. circle. , Transfer to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce over dough; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese, sausage, mushrooms, onion and remaining cheese. Top with Italian seasoning. , Bake at 375° for 20-22 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

CLASSIC PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Open can and combine ingredients and stir until completely mixed.
• If using Toppings on your pizza, you can go lighter on the sauce, but I can typically get two (2) 9" round pizzas or one (1) large rectangular sheet tray when making a Red Pizza.

CLASSIC PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the oil in a pan over a medium heat. When warm, add the garlic and fry until softened but not brown.
• Pour the can of plum tomatoes in the pan and use a masher or fork to crush them down.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, then simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes, or until the flavor has deepened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
• This sauce can be used straight away, or placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to a week, ready to be used as required.

BASIC PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky. In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little. Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and saute about a minute until golden. Quickly add the crushed tomatoes to the mix. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano. You can add a touch of sugar if desired or if tomatoes are tart. Simmer on a low flame, stirring often for at least 15 minutes. If not using right away, cool down and store in airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.

CLASSIC PIZZA SAUCE - PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Mince garlic in a food processor for best results.
• Fry garlic in olive oil until the garlic turns golden brown, but do not let get medium brown or burn. Might take about 5 minutes. (The Italians like to saute garlic on low to prevent browning.).
• Add sautéed garlic and oil and canned tomatoes to pressure cooker. If using optional ingredients, add them here.
• Pressure cook at a gauge pressure of 1 bar/15 psi for 45 minutes. Start timing when full pressure is reached. (For electric pressure cooker, use low pressure.).
• Depressurize the cooker naturally. (Relax, it doesn't take very long to come down from low pressure.).
• Season the sauce to taste with extra-virgin olive oil and/or salt.
• This keeps for up to 5 days when refrigerated or up to 6 months when frozen.

CLASSIC PIZZA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onions and saute until transparent. Stir in garlic; continue to cook, stirring until garlic is soft bur not brown. Add tomatoes and their juice. Cook, breaking up tomatoes with tip of wooden spoon or spatula, until liquid begins to simmer. Stir in tomato paste and water. Add basil, thyme, oregano, sugar and salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 35-45 minutes, until sauce is very thick. Stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings.