Mohamed Shili This easy pizza sauce by Bobby Flay is a game-changer for homemade pizza nights. Made with simple ingredients like juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, it’s rich, flavorful, and comes together in no time. Whether you like it chunky or smooth, this versatile sauce is perfect for pizzas, pastas, or dipping!
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 can (28-ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
- 1 small white or sweet onion, finely diced and minced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch salt
- Pinch fresh ground black pepper
- Pinch sugar, optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute
How To Make Pizza Sauce?
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Empty the can of tomatoes into a mixing bowl and crush coarsely with a fork or hands, leaving them a bit chunky.
- Saute the Onion and Garlic: In a heavy-bottomed 2-quart (2-litre) saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add the onions and sauté until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute until golden.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Add crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano. Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too tart.
- Simmer the Sauce: Lower heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Store if Not Using Immediately: Cool the sauce, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Recipe Tips :
- Crush Tomatoes Just Right: Leave the tomatoes a little chunky for a rustic texture, but avoid big pieces—they won’t cook down enough in the sauce.
- Sauté Onions Slowly: Cook onions until just translucent to bring out their sweetness, which balances the sauce’s flavors without overpowering it.
- Add Garlic Carefully: Only sauté the garlic for about a minute—burned garlic can make the sauce bitter, so watch it closely.
- Simmer for Full Flavor: Let the sauce simmer on low for at least 15 minutes. This deepens the flavors and gives you a rich, well-blended sauce.
- Taste and Adjust: Before finishing, taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or sugar if needed—every tomato can varies in sweetness and acidity.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover pizza sauce cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Allow the sauce to cool completely, then pour it into a freezer-safe container, leaving some space at the top. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Place the sauce in a microwave-safe container with a lid loosely on top. Microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Nutrition Facts :
Serving Size 1 serving (approx. ½ cup)
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Total Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Potassium: 400 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
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Bobby Flay Pizza Sauce
Description
This delicious and easy pizza sauce by Bobby Flay is perfect for a quick, homemade meal. Made with simple, common ingredients, it’s a rich, flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with any pizza toppings. Enjoy the fresh taste of basil and a hint of garlic, ready in minutes for a hot, satisfying pizza night.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Empty the can of tomatoes into a mixing bowl and crush coarsely with a fork or hands, leaving them a bit chunky.
- Saute the Onion and Garlic: In a heavy-bottomed 2-quart (2-litre) saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add the onions and sauté until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute until golden.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Add crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano. Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too tart.
- Simmer the Sauce: Lower heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Store if Not Using Immediately: Cool the sauce, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Crush Tomatoes Just Right: Leave the tomatoes a little chunky for a rustic texture, but avoid big pieces—they won’t cook down enough in the sauce.
- Sauté Onions Slowly: Cook onions until just translucent to bring out their sweetness, which balances the sauce’s flavors without overpowering it.
- Add Garlic Carefully: Only sauté the garlic for about a minute—burned garlic can make the sauce bitter, so watch it closely.
- Simmer for Full Flavor: Let the sauce simmer on low for at least 15 minutes. This deepens the flavors and gives you a rich, well-blended sauce.
- Taste and Adjust: Before finishing, taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or sugar if needed—every tomato can varies in sweetness and acidity.
Bobby Flay Pizza Sauce