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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 24kcal

Author Amee

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!

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.