Description
This vibrant and fresh homemade pizza sauce recipe is bursting with natural flavors from ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs. Easy to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients, it is entirely plant-based and customizable to suit your taste. Perfect for pizza, dipping, or pasta, this sauce will elevate your meals with a bright, savory, and slightly tangy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped roughly
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon organic sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Start with fresh, ripe tomatoes. Chop them roughly and either roast or simmer gently to soften and concentrate their flavor, creating a rich base for your sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: Lightly sauté minced garlic in extra virgin olive oil until fragrant, making sure not to burn it. This infuses the base with warmth and aroma.
- Combine and Season: Add the softened tomatoes to the garlic oil. Stir in apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), sea salt, organic sugar, and dried oregano. Allow the mixture to simmer gently to marry flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Blend and Freshen: Use a blender or immersion blender to reach your preferred sauce consistency smooth or slightly chunky. Stir in chopped fresh basil leaves at the end to add brightness and freshness.
- Adjust and Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, herbs, or a splash of olive oil if needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Simmer the sauce slowly to develop harmonious flavors.
- Add fresh herbs like basil last to keep their bright color and taste.
- Adjust thickness by cooking longer or adding a splash of water if too thick.
- Store sauce refrigerated in airtight containers to keep it fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: pizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce, vegan pizza sauce, plant-based sauce, Italian sauce, fresh tomato sauce
