You can make real pizza sauce only from fresh tomatoes. Those who are in search of heavenly taste, have to understand the originality and practicality of the recipes. You can’t make Homemade Pizza sauce just by mixing tomato sauce and tomato paste.
Homemade pizza sauce from fresh tomatoes
A detailed recipe video and photo set for making your own homemade pizza sauce recipe. Pizza sauce is essentially a tomato-based sauce that is seasoned with garlic and herbs and made by blenching tomatoes. It spreads on the pizza crust or pizza base before the pizza is topped and baked.
So, let’s dive into how to make a homemade pizza sauce…….…..Making homemade pizza sauce is very simple.
We make real homemade pizza sauce for our Pizza restaurant “Wanderzest” every 2nd day and refrigerate it for next-day usage. Our customers are crazy about our hand-tossed pizza recipe due to the pizza sauce and fresh pizza dough. After having our pizza, they says just one word “Yum”
I am sharing this Homemade pizza sauce recipe with all pizza lovers in the world who are in quest of real taste. Your comments and feedback are appreciated.
The best homemade pizza sauce Ingredients with measurements (500 grams)
- Fresh ripe red tomatoes – 1.25 kg
- Olive oil – 30 ml
- Garlic granules – ¼ tablespoon
- Salt – ½ tablespoon
- Red Chili powder – ½ tablespoon
- Sugar – ½ tablespoon
- Onion powder– ½ tablespoon
- Italian seasoning -½ tablespoon
- Red chili flakes -½ tablespoon
- Crushed black paper – ¼ tablespoon
- Fresh Basil/Dry basil–4-5 leaves/ ½ tablespoon
Life span: 1 week in refrigeration and up to 3 months in the freezer.
How pizza sauce ingredients will work
- Tomatoes- For making pasta sauce, tomatoes are fresh ripe, red, and pulpy tomatoes. Avoid highly seeded tomatoes, because seeds may change the texture of the pizza sauce.
- Olive oil- For sautéing garlic granules and olive oil give a good flavor to sauce.
- Garlic Granules- Prefer garlic granules instead of fresh garlic cloves, if you want to keep them longer. Garlic granules work wonders in the pizza sauce.
- Salt- You can use any available salt for your requirement.
- Red Chili powder- I use red chili powder for the red color, I use Deggi Mirch, it’s not so spicy and the color and flavors are awesome. You will find it online worldwide.
- Sugar- Sugar for balancing salt and chili. Also, for a little sugary flavor
- Onion powder– For flavor
- Red chili flake – For flavor
- Crushed black paper– For flavor and aroma
- Italian seasoning– For flavor and aroma
- Fresh Basil– For aroma
For a longer life span, you must have to add preservatives, which I say strictly NO to every recipe.
3 steps to make simple homemade pizza sauce recipe from fresh tomatoes
- Preparing the Tomatoes
- Blending the Sauce
- Cooking and Seasoning
Instructions for Preparing the Tomatoes
- Rinse Tomatoes, Cut the downward side without cutting the tomato pulp
- Also make several cuts on the skin, avoid cutting the pulp portion
- Put the cut tomatoes in a pan, add water up to ½ inch, cover,
- Simmer for 15 minutes on high heat, tomatoes in a separate bowl, and cool it.
- Switch off the heat, take out tomatoes in a separate bowl and cool it.
- Peel off the skin of tomatoes
Instructions for Grinding or Blending the Sauce
- Blend the cooked tomatoes with a hand blender, and make a smooth tomato puree.
Instructions for Cooking the Sauce
- Heat a pan that should have a lid.
- Put Olive oil, reduce the heat
- Put garlic granules, just make it a little brown, you can smell the aroma of the garlic granules
- Now pour all tomato puree in it, keep the lid on, and turn up the heat
- Put ½ tablespoon of salt and ½ tablespoon of red chili powder at this stage.
- Stir occasionally reducing the heat and protecting yourself from splashing the sauce from the pan for 30 minutes.
- You will notice that the sauce has become thicker, now put ½ tables spoon of sugar and crushed black paper. Reduce the heat again.
- Now balance your proportion of salt, sugar, and red chili. If you want saltier than the tanginess of sugar and chili, increase a pinch of salt. Likewise for sugar and chili. (taste and fix your perfect requirement proportion)
- Put onion powder and Italian seasoning and stir.
- Switch off the heat cool down the pizza sauce and add finely chopped fresh basil. (If you have to add dry basil, then add with onion, oregano)
The proportion of salt and sugar can vary depending on the quality of the tomatoes.
Now your real homemade pizza sauce is ready for use on pizza crust. Keep this pizza sauce in a wide-mouth glass bottle and refrigerate for 1 week.
Fresh tomato-based homemade pizza sauce is the foundation of any yummy pizza.
Ripe tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and other premium ingredients are combined to produce a rich and flavor base for the ultimate pizza sauce.
Not only does this pizza spread improve the pizza’s flavor, but it also highlights the flavors of the other toppings.
Tips for the Perfect Homemade Pizza Sauce
· Fresh Ingredients for pizza sauce
Fresh red tomatoes, Italian herbs, and garlic granules make a big difference in flavor. If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs as a substitute
· Balance the tanginess of tomatoes
Balance the taste of pizza sauce as you like, you can adjust the tanginess by increasing the proportion of one ingredient from the three ingredients that is salt, sugar, and red chili. Tomatoes are quite acidic.
· Consistency
If you prefer very smooth pizza sauce then grind the blanched tomatoes. For a chunky sauce, blend through a hand blender as per your required consistency.
· Storage
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to three months.
Cost Comparison
When considering the pizza sauce price of store-bought pasta sauce, making your own can be significantly more economical and safer for health. Let’s break down the approximate costs for India:
- Fresh tomatoes 1.25 kg @ ₹50/- : ₹62.50/kg
- Olive oil: ₹20 (for the amount used)
- Spices and herbs: ₹15
Total cost for homemade sauce: approximately ₹97.50 /- for about 500 grams of sauce.
Nutritional Value and Facts
| Nutrition Fact | |
| Amount Per Serving cup (63ggrams) Pizza Sauce | |
| Amount Per Serving Calories | 34 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated fat 0.3g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 219mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates 5.5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.4g | |
| Protein 1.4g | |
| Calcium 34mg | 3% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 3% |
| Potassium 223mg | 5% |
| * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
FAQ
Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes?
Yes, you can use canned tomatoes if fresh tomatoes are not available. However, using fresh tomatoes gives a great flavor and texture to your full red pizza sauce.
How can I make the sauce thicker?
If your sauce is too thin, let it simmer for a longer period to allow more liquid to evaporate. You can also add a tablespoon of tomato paste to thicken the sauce.
Can I make this sauce without onions?
Yes, you can omit onions if you prefer. The sauce will still be delicious, but onions add a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. You can add onion powder instead of whole onion.
How can I make the sauce spicier?
To add more heat to your tomato paste pizza sauce, increase the amount of red chili flakes or add an extra pinch of red chili powder.
Is it necessary to remove the seeds from the tomatoes?
Removing the seeds is optional. If you prefer a smoother sauce, remove the seeds.
Can I use this sauce for pasta?
Absolutely! This pizza pasta sauce is versatile and works wonderfully with pasta dishes. Just toss it with your favorite pasta and enjoy a delicious meal.
How do I store leftover sauce?
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the sauce in portions for up to three months.
Can I add other vegetables to the sauce?
Yes, you can add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms to the sauce. Sauté them with the onions and garlic for extra flavor and nutrition.
What is the shelf life of homemade pizza sauce?
Homemade tomato sauce can last up to a week in the refrigerator and up to three months in the freezer. Always use clean utensils to avoid contamination and extend shelf life.
How can I make a smoother sauce?
For an extra smooth full red pizza sauce, blend the sauce using an immersion blender or regular blender until it reaches your desired consistency.
