Description
This San Marzano Pizza Sauce recipe delivers a rich, flavorful base perfect for homemade pizzas. Made with authentic San Marzano tomatoes and infused with garlic, oregano, parsley, and a hint of chili flakes, this sauce is quick to prepare and allows the fresh ingredients to meld beautifully, making it a perfect addition to any pizza night.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 28 oz San Marzano tomatoes (whole peeled)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 fresh garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley (minced)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the tomatoes: In a medium bowl, crush the whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes to your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth, to serve as the base of your sauce.
- Add seasonings: To the crushed tomatoes, add salt, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, bay leaf, finely chopped garlic, minced fresh parsley, and a pinch of chili flakes if using. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Rest the sauce: Allow the sauce to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This resting period lets the flavors meld and develop, enhancing the taste of the sauce.
- Remove bay leaf and serve: Before using the sauce on your pizza, remove the bay leaf. The sauce is now ready to be spread on pizza dough or used as desired.
Notes
- Using authentic San Marzano tomatoes ensures a rich and balanced flavor foundational to classic Italian pizza sauces.
- The sauce is uncooked, preserving the bright, fresh flavors of the ingredients.
- Adjust the chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for milder flavor.
- This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
