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A close-up of a bowl filled with homemade pizza sauce, featuring a rich, thick texture and deep red color.
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Homemade Pizza Sauce

This ultimate homemade pizza sauce with simple ingredients, requires no prep and takes just 5 minutes. Using high-quality peeled tomatoes, a touch of salt, and fresh basil, this no-cook sauce is natural and bursting with flavor. Simply crush the tomatoes, mix in the salt and tear in some aromatic basil. No cooking means the sauce stays vibrant and fresh, giving your pizza a true taste of Naples. Try this homemade pizza sauce recipe and you’ll never go back to store-bought jars.

Equipment

  • 1 large-sized bowl
  • Spoon
  • Tomato masher (optional)
  • Hand held blender (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans /800g Peeled tomatoes
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • A fresh bunch of basil

Instructions

  • Place peeled tomatoes in a large bowl and gently squash them by hand. Use a tomato masher if needed. If using a hand blender, pulse quickly, and don’t over blend them.
  • Add salt to the crushed tomatoes, around 1 teaspoon per small can.
  • Tear basil leaves by hand and mix into the sauce with a spoon until well incorporated.

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