Easy Recipe for San Marzano Pizza Sauce
Posted by ilFornino New York on 2nd Oct 2016
- Level: Beginner
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Yield: 28 oz. of cooked San Marzano sauce
You can’t have the perfect pizza without the perfect sauce! In this easy recipe, we’ll show you how to make your own San Marzano pizza sauce. As soon as your friends get a taste of it, they’ll be begging you to share this delicious pizza sauce recipe.
Ingredients:
- San Marzano Tomatoes 28 oz. can
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: 1 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: 1 tsp dried basil
Directions:
- Prepare tomatoes: Remove the tomatoes from the can by using a fork leaving behind the sauce and place the tomatoes in a pot on the stove.
- Crush/Blend tomatoes: Mash the tomatoes using a fork or a masher. For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender.
- Prepare garlic: In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes & seasoning: Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes to the pan then stir in the salt, oregano, and basil.
- Cook the sauce: Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes and occasionally stir. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cool and use/store: Allow the sauce to slightly cool before spreading on pizza dough. If using at a later time, pour sauce into an airtight container then refrigerate (sauce can be in the refrigerator for up to 5 days).
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