Homemade Pizza Sauce
A vibrant and delicious tomato-based sauce perfect for gluten-free pizza nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
- Drain the canned whole peeled tomatoes to remove excess liquid.
- Pour the tomatoes into a blender or food processor.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sea salt.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves by hand, adding them directly to the mixture.
- Incorporate 2 teaspoons of roasted red chili flakes as per your spice preference.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, if using.
- Include 1 teaspoon of sugar only if necessary based on tomato sweetness.
- Blend until smooth, adjusting for consistency as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or herbs if desired.
- Transfer to a pot and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Allowing the sauce to sit overnight in the fridge deepens the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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