Homemade Pizza Sauce Tips (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 large twig fresh basil
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Pinch of red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder or 1 medium onion, halved
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1 bottle tomato passata (24 oz or 680ml) or 1 (24 oz or 800g) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
# Instructions:
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Finely chop the garlic.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
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Add the tomato passata and cook until combined.
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Add oregano, sugar, dried basil or a whole twig of fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
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Remove and discard the basil twig.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Chill well before putting it on pizza.
# Notes:
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Canned San Marzano tomatoes are more watery than tomato passata, requiring a longer cooking time, around 30–45 minutes.
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If using whole tomatoes, add a halved onion to the sauce and simmer for a longer period. Avoid adding onion if cooking for just 15 minutes.
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This sauce recipe yields 2 1/4 cups, enough for 3 medium pizzas.