Jeff’S Favorite Pizza Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, savory tomato sauce simmered with herbs and cheese for authentic pizza flavor
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This homemade pizza sauce captures the deep, savory essence of a classic Italian pizzeria. By using high-quality plum tomatoes and simmering them slowly with garlic, oregano, and basil, you create a robust base that is far superior to store-bought alternatives. The addition of Parmesan cheese near the end adds a subtle umami richness and creamy texture. Perfect for topping your favorite pizza dough, this sauce is also excellent for pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce for garlic bread. It’s a simple yet flavorful recipe that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.

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Jeff’S Favorite Pizza Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 322.0

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This homemade pizza sauce captures the deep, savory essence of a classic Italian pizzeria. By using high-quality plum tomatoes and simmering them slowly with garlic, oregano, and basil, you create a robust base that is far superior to store-bought alternatives. The addition of Parmesan cheese near the end adds a subtle umami richness and creamy texture. Perfect for topping your favorite pizza dough, this sauce is also excellent for pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce for garlic bread. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet flavorful recipe that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the canned plum tomatoes thoroughly.
  2. Puree the drained tomatoes until smooth.
  3. If using tomatoes without basil, add 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil to the puree.
  4. Place the tomato puree in a heavy saucepan.
  5. Add tomato paste, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, and olive oil.
  6. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add Parmesan cheese during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  9. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
  10. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 322.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.1g4%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 77.0g26%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
Sugars 69.3g
Protein 4.9g10%

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

Note

It is important to use Italian Plum Tomatoes, not regular canned tomatoes, as the flavor is distinctively different and richer.

If you cannot find Progresso Plum Tomatoes with basil, add 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil to the tomatoes.

The canned grated Parmesan is good in this recipe, as well as fresh Parmesan cheese.

This sauce can be frozen if needed for future use.

This sauce has a quality similar to restaurant flavor, but being freshly made seems to take on a better flavor.

Keywords: pizza sauce, tomato sauce, homemade, italian, plum tomatoes, oregano, garlic, basil, parmesan, simmered, restaurant style, easy recipe, vegan option, pizza topping, marinara, herbs, olive oil, fresh basil, tomato paste, comfort food
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