Pizza Base Sauce

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5 from 3 votes

Easy to make pizza base sauce ready in 10 minutes using 5 simple ingredients!

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Portions

Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

2 canned chopped tomatoes (800g or 28oz)
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
2 small garlic cloves crushed
pinch salt

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

To a large pot add all the ingredients above and stir.
Simmer on a low/medium heat until it starts to thicken (roughly 10 minutes).

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.

To Store: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in a pot/pan over low heat until piping hot or covered in the microwave. You may need to add some water to loosen the sauce.

To Freeze: Make 8 or even 16 portions of this tomato sauce at a time and freeze it down for your next pizza or pasta night. Portion it into airtight containers or a large jar and freeze it.

Tip 1: If you’re anything like me then you don’t like smooth pizza base sauce. It needs a bit of chunkiness to it. This recipe is great for that! If you prefer it smoother, blend the chopped tomatoes before cooking.

Tip 2: This homemade pizza sauce doubles as a great red sauce for pasta!Tip 3: Use this with my gluten free pizza dough for an amazing combination and healthy pizza!

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