Best 3 Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce Recipes

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Fresh tomato pizza sauce is a delightful, versatile staple that can elevate any pizza to the next level. Made with the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes, this sauce captures the essence of summer and brings a vibrant touch of color and taste to your culinary creations. Whether you prefer a smooth, velvety sauce or one with a bit more texture, there are numerous recipes that offer a range of flavors and consistencies. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for fresh tomato pizza sauce, guiding you through the process of selecting the perfect tomatoes, choosing the right herbs and spices, and achieving the ideal balance of acidity and sweetness. So, grab your apron, fire up your stovetop, and let's embark on a savory journey into the world of homemade tomato pizza sauce!

Let's cook with our recipes!

FRESH TOMATO PIZZA SAUCE



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This easy and super-fresh pizza sauce can be made in minutes. Best made at the peak of tomato season, the sauce consists of ripe plum tomatoes blended with a few aromatics. After a quick strain, it's ready to top your favorite pizza dough.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds very ripe plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Halve the tomatoes lengthwise through the stems. Squeeze the tomatoes over a bowl or sink to remove the seeds and watery centers. Chop the remaining tomato flesh roughly and transfer to a food processor. Add the oil, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and some pepper and pulse until mostly pureed with some small chunks. Pour into a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl and let some of the watery liquid drain, shaking gently for about 30 seconds to help it out. Pour the tomato sauce into another bowl or jar and use immediately or refrigerate up to 1 day.

5-MINUTE NO-COOK FRESH TOMATO PIZZA SAUCE



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Just 5 minutes to homemade fresh tomato pizza sauce! You'll be blown away by how easy (and tasty!) it is.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh tomatoes (3-4 medium, quartered)
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon clover honey or granulated sugar
2 medium cloves garlic*
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
Few turns fresh ground pepper
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a blender. Blend until completely pureed. Add additional salt and pepper to taste (I usually go with a full teaspoon salt). Spread on pizza crust; add toppings and bake as desired.
  • If you don't have a blender, chop the fresh tomatoes and finely mince the garlic, then add them along with the other ingredients to a bowl. Stir until combined, taste, and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

MAGIC FRESH TOMATO SPAGHETTI, PASTA OR PIZZA SAUCE



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Check out this trick - a whole, unpeeled tomato goes in the pot, and a tasty, seed-free, peel-free tomato sauce comes out! Okay, well, maybe it's not really magic, but it's a great trick to save you from having to peel, chop, and de-seed all those tomatoes (which is the reason I almost never made sauce from my garden tomatoes until now). We'll take care of the peels and seeds with a blender/food processor and a fine mesh strainer. Yes, a couple of extra things to clean, but it's still faster than all that peeling and chopping! Also, because the peels are cooked in the sauce, you preserve more of the nutrients in them. This is a highly customizable recipe (really more a framework than anything else) - make it smooth or chunky, with meat or vegetarian, regular or low-sodium, or even use it to hide a few extra veggies (a tip for you parents of picky children - you can make them completely undetectable). The quantities are inexact because there's so much variation in the size, taste and texture of fresh tomatoes, and anything else you add will change the flavor. So you really have to adjust the seasonings and other ingredients to compensate. This is part of the art of making tomato sauce, but don't be intimidated! Just add a little bit at a time until it tastes right to you, remembering the axiom: "You can always put more in, but you can't take it back out." Unless you have a real magic wand, of course. :) NOTE: The quality of tomatoes will make or break this sauce; you MUST use fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes from your garden or a local farmer's market, not the variety you find in the grocery store that's been shipped in from another state.

Provided by ItalianMama

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 quarts, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and slightly crushed (may substitute jarred)
1 (10 ounce) can condensed beef broth (may substitute chicken or vegetable)
3/4 cup red wine (may substitute white, or extra broth)
20 whole fresh tomatoes (exact quantity varies based on size)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste (may need more depending on thickness desired)
herbs, to taste (I recommend basil and oregano, fresh or dried)
salt and pepper, to taste
meat (optional)
vegetables (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and cook until onions are slightly soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in broth and wine, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, wash tomatoes. Cut off tops and any damaged parts. Add whole tomatoes to the pot as you go (reserve extra tomatoes to peel, dice and add later if you want a chunky sauce). Note: when I make this, I add however many tomatoes will fit in my 6-quart pot - you will adjust other ingredients later so the exact quantity doesn't matter.
  • You may add extra uncooked veggies you wish to "hide" in the sauce now. Some ideas - peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, even a little spinach. Be aware that it may slightly alter the color of the sauce - it can make it a little more orangey - but the tomatoes and seasonings will completely mask the flavor as long as you don't go overboard and add too much.
  • When all the tomatoes have been added and the broth is boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about an hour, and then turn off heat.
  • Ladle sauce into a blender or food processor until about 2/3 full - you will need to work in batches. It will be soupy and very hot, so be careful. Process until smooth (there will still be some seeds visible).
  • Pass sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Use a spoon to scrape the sides of the strainer if it clogs, and press all the liquid out. Discard the seeds and pulp from the peels that are left in the strainer. Carefully return sauce to the pot, and place back on medium-high heat.
  • Add tomato paste until sauce is of desired thickness. Add seasonings to taste. Add any additional ingredients you want - diced tomatoes, browned beef or chicken, mushrooms, etc.
  • Return sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for another 30-60 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. If sauce is too tangy, you can add a little sugar to balance it. It will be done when it tastes just right!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 235, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • Use the freshest tomatoes you can find. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • If you can, use a variety of tomatoes. This will also help to give your sauce a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This is a great way to personalize your sauce and make it your own.
  • Let your sauce simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors and make your sauce more rich and flavorful.
  • Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Fresh tomato pizza sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're making pizza, pasta, or any other Italian dish, try making your own fresh tomato sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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