Description
Elevate your pizza nights with this delightful Homemade Pizza Sauce from Fresh Tomatoes. Bursting with the vibrant flavor of ripe tomatoes, this sauce surpasses any store-bought option. It’s versatile enough to be used on classic pizzas, pasta dishes, or even as a dipping sauce. The simplicity of preparation makes it perfect for any evening, and you can easily make it in bulk to ensure you always have a delicious sauce on hand. Customize the sweetness and spices to fit your taste preferences, and enjoy the fresh taste of homemade sauce that enhances every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups tomato puree
- 1/2 large red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 – 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried savory
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon citric acid (divided)
Instructions
- Wash fresh tomatoes and cut them in half, removing the core. Blend until smooth to create tomato puree.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté finely chopped red bell pepper and onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato puree along with sugar, salt, savory, oregano, basil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and half of the citric acid. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let it cook uncovered for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before adding remaining citric acid.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Pantry Essentials
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 33
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg