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San Marzano Pizza Sauce

This San Marzano Pizza Sauce is a traditional, tomato-based sauce, including tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs ready in 20 minutes or less.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 24kcal
Author Amee

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • ½ onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 28 oz can san marzano tomatoes
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil finely chopped (can also use dried)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh or freeze dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more, to taste

Instructions

  • First, blend the tomatoes in a high-speed blender or food processor until smooth. Reserve 2 cups and save the rest for another use.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the minced onion and garlic and cook, frequently stirring, until soft and fragrant. 
  • Add the tomato purée, tomato paste, sugar, herbs, and salt to the pan and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Makes enough sauce for 3-4 pizzas. Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • Use the right amount of tomatoes and save the rest.  San marzano tomatoes are typically sold in 28-ounce cans, but this recipe only calls for 16 ounces of puréed tomato. I find it easiest to purée the whole can, reserve 2 cups for the pizza sauce, and freeze the remaining 1½ cups for spaghetti sauce, marinara, arrabbiata sauce, or tomato basil bisque
  • Adjust the consistency to preference. This recipe results in a smooth, spreadable sauce, but feel free to make a more rustic sauce with tangible pieces of tomato. Instead of puréeing, add the tomatoes to the saucepan whole and gently crush them with a wire masher until your desired texture is reached. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg