Best 7 Pizza Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes Recipes

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Pizza sauce is an essential component of any homemade pizza, and using fresh tomatoes for its preparation is an absolute game-changer. Fresh tomatoes offer a vibrant flavor and natural sweetness that jarred or canned tomatoes simply cannot match. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety sauce or a chunky, rustic one, this article will guide you in creating the perfect pizza sauce using fresh tomatoes. You'll discover essential tips and techniques for selecting the right tomatoes, preparing and cooking them, and achieving the perfect balance of flavors. Get ready to elevate your pizza-making skills and impress your friends and family with an exceptional pizza sauce made from the goodness of fresh tomatoes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested 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.

OUR VERY FAVORITE HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE



Our Very Favorite Homemade Pizza Sauce image

This easy classic homemade pizza sauce simmers for a good long time to allow the tomatoes, garlic, and oregano to mingle and meld. Freeze the leftovers so you have pizza sauce at hand whenever you have a hankering for good homemade pizza.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about two or three large cloves)
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano (if using fresh, add at the end of the cooking time)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained) (or 2 pounds diced fresh tomatoes)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar (can substitute honey or agave nectar)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the olive oil.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute. If you're using dried oregano, add that along with the garlic. If you're using fresh, add it to the sauce at the end of the cooking time.
  • Increase the heat to medium. Add the tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • Leave over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Reduce heat to low for a nice simmer.
  • Gently simmer uncovered for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in fresh oregano, if using that instead of dried.
  • Allow the sauce to cool to a safe temperature and then, using an immersion blender or working in batches with a blender, puree sauce.
  • Assemble pizza using your delicious homemade sauce, or refrigerate until ready to use. Keeps well in the fridge for about 4 days. I love to freeze this sauce in individual-pizza portions, too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 589 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CANNING PIZZA OR SPAGHETTI SAUCE FROM FRESH TOMATOES



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This can be used for either pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce. It can be canned or frozen. Store canned tomato sauce in a cool, dark area.

Provided by dhires

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 13h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 pounds fresh Roma tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup red wine
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped red sweet pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Place tomatoes into the boiling water, working in batches, 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from the boiling water; plunge into ice water. Peel off tomato skins; cut in half. Remove the seeds using your finger or a spoon. Place in a colander to drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place onion into the skillet. Cook and stir until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, red wine, garlic, celery, basil, red sweet pepper, salt, bay leaves, and ground black pepper in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir over until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Sterilize 8 pint-size jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack tomato sauce into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Top with clean lids and screw on rings.
  • Fill water bath canner with water according to manufacturer's instructions. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Process for 35 minutes for pints.
  • Remove the jars from the water bath canner and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, 8 hours to overnight. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 160.5 mg, Sugar 8 g

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.

PIZZA SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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This pizza sauce is made from fresh tomatoes and is packed with lots of flavor! The sauce will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it for future use.

Provided by Xandera

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large tomatoes, cored
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 leaves chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut an "x" in the bottom of each tomato. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice water.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes to the boiling water until skins start to curl, about 30 seconds. Remove tomatoes from the boiling water and submerge in the bowl of ice water. When tomatoes have cooled enough to handle, remove from ice water. Remove and discard tomato skins; transfer tomatoes to a blender.
  • Blend tomatoes until liquefied, and transfer to a medium saucepan. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium heat until sauce reduces to desired consistency, 60 to 90 minutes.
  • Puree sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Use sauce immediately, or store in the refrigerator overnight to allow flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 310.2 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

BASIC PIZZA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield about 3 cups, or enough for 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (28-ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
1 small white or sweet onion, finely diced and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch salt
Pinch fresh ground black pepper
Pinch sugar, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute

Steps:

  • Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky. In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little. Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and saute about a minute until golden. Quickly add the crushed tomatoes to the mix. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano. You can add a touch of sugar if desired or if tomatoes are tart. Simmer on a low flame, stirring often for at least 15 minutes. If not using right away, cool down and store in airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.

TOMATO BASIL PIZZA SAUCE



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This is a simple pizza sauce. If you grow fresh plum tomatoes use about 2 cups of them chopped in place of the canned tomatoes.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over a medium heat until hot.
  • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring and mashing tomatoes with potato masher until crushed.
  • Stir in basil.
  • Place in small bowl; cool to room temperature This sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated or up to 2 months ahead and frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 603.5, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh tomatoes: The fresher the tomatoes, the better the sauce will taste. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have no blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce: Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter. You can roast the tomatoes in the oven or on the stovetop.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will give the sauce a more complex flavor. Some good herbs and spices to use include basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed: The sauce should be flavorful but not too salty or acidic.

Conclusion:

Making pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes is a great way to use up fresh produce and create a delicious, homemade sauce. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pizza sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're making pizza, try making your own sauce from scratch. You won't be disappointed!

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