Description

This homemade pizza sauce is crafted from fresh tomatoes, vibrant herbs, and natural seasonings, delivering a rich, smooth, and flavorful base perfect for any pizza, dipping sauce, or pasta dish. Easy to customize and made with simple pantry staples, it brings a fresh, aromatic touch to your kitchen creations.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

4 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Herbs and Seasonings

1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Texture and Consistency

1/2 tsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

Prepare the Tomatoes: Blanch fresh tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer immediately to ice water. Peel off the skins easily and roughly chop the tomatoes.
Simmer the Base: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant but not browned. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently to soften tomatoes and blend flavors.
Add Herbs and Seasonings: Stir in dried oregano, fresh basil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar. Continue simmering to allow flavors to meld.
Adjust Thickness: If the sauce is too watery, sprinkle in the natural gelling agent while stirring continuously to reach ideal consistency for spreading.
Taste and Final Adjustments: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt, pepper, basil, or apple cider vinegar. Remove from heat and let cool before using.

Notes

Use fresh basil whenever possible for superior flavor.
Simmer the sauce slowly at low heat to develop deeper flavors.
Peeling tomatoes ensures a smoother sauce texture.
Reserve some tomato juice to adjust thickness without diluting flavor.
The sauce improves in taste if made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Calories: 35
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pizza sauce, homemade, fresh tomatoes, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), plant-based