Name: Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp The Good Oil; 1 brown onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; ¼ cup red wine (optional); 1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp dried oregano or dried italian herbs; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

2 pizzas

Cooking time

20 minutes

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How To Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

Pizza sauce is easy and fun to do at home, it also tastes a lot better than sauce from a jar! This recipe creates a beautiful sauce with enhanced flavours that make your pizzas pop. You can increase the yield by doubling the recipe.

Ingredients

2 tbsp The Good Oil
1 brown onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup red wine (optional)
1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes
2 tsp dried oregano or dried italian herbs
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Method

Heat The Good Oil in a medium saucepan or deep frypan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic with a pinch of salt for about 4 minutes until soft.
Add tomato paste and wine (if using) and cook stirring for about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried herbs and sugar.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, on a low-medium heat for about 15 minutes, until thickened and reduced. Stir occasionally. Stir through balsamic vinegar and season to taste.
The longer it cooks, the more flavour it will develop.
Allow to cool before spreading on bases.

Notes

Makes enough for two pizza bases. Use in conjunction with our Homemade Pizza Dough and Margherita Pizza.

The Good Oil is locally grown in New Zealand and cold-pressed with minimal processing, retaining its natural nutrients and fresh taste. It’s a clean, GE-free oil pressed without chemicals, offering a healthy, versatile choice with a high smoke point – perfect for frying, roasting, baking, and salads. A great alternative to olive oil, it brings smooth flavour without overpowering your dish.

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