Sicilian Sauce For Pizza

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce perfect for thick-crust Sicilian pies
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This robust Sicilian-style pizza sauce is built on a foundation of olive oil, aromatic onions, and fresh garlic, deepened with tomato paste and a long, slow simmer. The result is a thick, concentrated sauce that stands up beautifully to the heavy, fluffy crust typical of Sicilian pizza. Unlike thin, raw tomato sauces, this cooked sauce offers a sweet, savory complexity with notes of basil and oregano. It’s ideal for weekend baking sessions or meal-prepping for the week ahead. The flavor intensifies as it rests, making it even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together to create a hearty, satisfying base that brings authentic Italian-American comfort to your kitchen table.

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Sicilian Sauce For Pizza

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 198.5

Description

This robust Sicilian-style pizza sauce is built on a foundation of olive oil, aromatic onions, and fresh garlic, deepened with tomato paste and a long, slow simmer. The result is a thick, concentrated sauce that stands up beautifully to the heavy, fluffy crust typical of Sicilian pizza. Unlike thin, raw tomato sauces, this cooked sauce offers a sweet, savory complexity with notes of basil and oregano. It&# 226;ÂÂs ideal for weekend baking sessions or meal-prepping for the week ahead. The flavor intensifies as it rests, making it even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together to create a hearty, satisfying base that brings authentic Italian-American comfort to your kitchen table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add finely chopped onion, crumbled dried basil, and crumbled dried oregano.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens slightly, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is very thick, about 45 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 198.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 59.4mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 22.2g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sicilian, pizza, sauce, tomato, italian, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, simmered, thick, homemade, crust, vegetarian, meal prep, classic, aromatic, olive oil, tomato paste, seasoning
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