Made with fresh herbs oregano, thyme, and basil, this homemade pizza sauce complements the fresh toppings and elevates the entire pizza.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time11 minutesmins
Course: Basic Ingredient
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta sauce, pizza sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
500gtomato
2tbspolive oil
1medium onion
8-10garlic cloves
¼cupfresh herbsmix of oregano, thyme and basil (cut)
2tspsalt
2tspblack pepper
1tspsugar
1"beetroot cubefor colour
Instructions
Chop tomatoes in chunks and puree to a smooth blend.
Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ½ the herbs. Sauté till slightly brown.
Add onions and sauté until onions are soft but not colored.
Add tomatoes, beetroot, remaining herbs, salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (about 30 mins). You will need to stir more frequently towards the end to stop the sauce from burning.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Leave to cool and blend.
Spread a thick layer over the pizza base, and add cheese and toppings of choice. Bake and Enjoy!
Alternatively, store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
Keeps well in the refrigerator for a week. Freeze for up to 2 months.
If you don't have fresh herbs, use 2 tbsp of dried herbs (a mix of dried oregano, thyme and basil OR mixed Italian herbs)