With its tantalizing aroma of garlic, oregano, and a touch of sweetness, the homemade Chicago pizza sauce elevates your taste buds to culinary heaven. This remarkable sauce is the secret ingredient that transforms an ordinary pizza into a Chicago-style masterpiece. It's not just a sauce; it's a delectable journey through the Windy City's rich culinary heritage. Dive into the heart of Chicago's pizza tradition as you discover the perfect recipe to create this iconic sauce in your kitchen. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BEST PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE (NO COOK, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN STYLE)
The best and easiest Italian pizza sauce recipe.
Provided by Christina Conte
Categories Dressings, Sauces, Syrups & Toppings
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the can of tomatoes into a bowl. If it is pomodorini or whole tomatoes, crush them with your hands, or you can roughly cut them with kitchen shears.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Taste for salt and add if needed. (Don't add a lot of sauce to the pizza dough; you don't want to drown it.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 453 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
TRUE CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 slices
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix sugar, yeast and 11 ounces room temperature water (about 80 degrees) in a bowl and let bloom for 15 minutes. Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Once yeast has bloomed, add to dry ingredients along with corn oil. Gently combine with a rubber spatula until a rough ball is formed.
- Knead on low speed with the dough hook for 90 seconds. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and proof until doubled in size, about 6 hours. Punch down and let dough settle for 15 more minutes.
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- Coat bottom and sides of a 12-inch cake pan or traditional Chicago style pizza pan with melted butter. Using your hands, spread out about three-quarters of the dough across the bottom and up the sides of the pan (save the remainder for another use). Cover entire bottom in mozzarella, all the way up to the edge. Cover half with a thin, even layer of raw sausage. Cover the other half with the pepperoni. Top with a couple handfuls of crushed tomatoes. Spread out with hands to the edge. Sprinkle top evenly with grated Parm.
- Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden around the edge, about 25 minutes. Let rest for about 5 minutes, then either gently lift pizza out of pan or just cut your slice out of the pan like a pie!
THE BEST HOMEMADE CHICAGO PIZZA SAUCE EVER!
Being from Chicago, I've tasted a lot of different pizza sauces. (Pizza capital of the world!) Everyone that's had my pizza says they love my sauce. Try it once. You'll be hooked!! The best thing about this sauce is that you don't have to cook it!
Provided by rothiii
Categories Sauces
Time 2m
Yield 2 Large or One deep dish, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir all well. I use a whisk. Let sit for "a couple-two-tree" hours. What could be easier? You can use this for pasta sauce too with some meatballs and sausage. I put the raw meat in and gently simmer it for an hour or so. It gives the sauce a hearty flavor. You gotta try this one!
EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE
This sauce is wonderfully flavorful and is worth adding in the numerous ingredients.
Provided by Angie Gorkoff
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pizza Sauce Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
- Sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g
THE BEST PIZZA SAUCE
This is the best pizza sauce ever. You will never go back to store-bought again. It's perfect for making homemade pizzas, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or garlic bread.
Provided by Karla Harmer
Categories Pizza Sauce
Time 40m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with oregano, basil, and parsley. Add Roma tomatoes, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has a thick consistency and the flavors are well blended, about 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 41.1 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your sauce. Look for ripe, flavorful tomatoes, such as San Marzano or Roma tomatoes.
- Roast your tomatoes: Roasting your tomatoes before adding them to the sauce will caramelize their sugars and give the sauce a richer, more complex flavor.
- Use fresh garlic and onions: Fresh garlic and onions will add a lot of flavor to your sauce. Be sure to mince them finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the sauce.
- Add a touch of sweetness: A touch of sweetness can help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. You can add sugar, honey, or agave nectar to taste.
- Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering your sauce for at least 30 minutes will help to develop its flavor. Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally so that it doesn't burn.
- Taste your sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed: Once your sauce is finished simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, oregano, or basil.
Conclusion:
Chicago-style pizza sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for pizza, pasta, and even sandwiches. With its rich, flavorful tomato base and the perfect balance of spices, Chicago-style pizza sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're making pizza, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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