Marzano Pizza Sauce
Directions
- 1Dice half an onion and set aside.
- 2Mince two cloves of garlic and set aside.
- 3Finely chop one teaspoon of fresh basil (about eight leaves) and mix in half a teaspoon of oregano.
- 4Sauté the onions, garlic, and herbs together on a griddle with olive oil until a robust flavor is achieved.
- 5Pour the San Marzano tomatoes into a bowl and roughly crush them.
- 6Combine the sautéed aromatics with the crushed tomatoes, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- 7Mix well.
- 8For a deeper, less acidic flavor, simmer the sauce on medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- 9Make a pizza using the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 28oz can Cento San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp basil
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
Equipment
knifecutting boardgriddlewooden spoonbowlmeasuring spoonspizza oven