Ultimate Pizza Sauce
This thick, spicy pizza sauce recipe was a wedding gift and has become my go-to for homemade pizzas. I love to batch it up and freeze it for easy use later!
Steps for Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Ultimate Pizza Sauce:
- In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
- Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
- Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
- Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.
Why you'll love Ultimate Pizza Sauce
- Rich Flavor Profile: Ultimate Pizza Sauce is crafted with a blend of high-quality tomatoes, herbs, and spices, providing a robust and savory flavor that enhances every bite of pizza. The careful selection of ingredients ensures a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, making it a delicious base for any pizza topping.
- Versatile Usage: This sauce is not only perfect for traditional pizzas but also works wonderfully as a dipping sauce for appetizers, a flavorful base for pasta dishes, or even as a zesty ingredient in casseroles. Its versatility makes it a staple in any kitchen, allowing home cooks to unleash their creativity with various dishes.
- Convenient and Time-Saving: Ultimate Pizza Sauce comes ready to use, eliminating the need for lengthy preparation or cooking time. This convenience allows you to whip up a delicious pizza in minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or impromptu gatherings with friends and family.
Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
Instructions
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In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
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Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
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Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
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Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
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Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.
Notes
- Use high-quality tomatoes (such as San Marzano) for a rich and flavorful base, and consider adding a touch of sugar to balance acidity if necessary; always taste and adjust seasoning as you go to achieve the perfect flavor profile.
- Simmer the sauce to develop depth and complexity, allowing the flavors of herbs (like oregano and basil) and garlic to meld together; a longer simmer time will enhance the overall taste, but be careful not to overcook and reduce it too much.
