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5-Minute Homemade Pizza Sauce

Chef

Sunia Imran

Cook & Prep Time

20 minutes

Serves

4

5-Minute Homemade Pizza Sauce
5-Minute Homemade Pizza Sauce by sunias_kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (400g / 14 oz) high-quality tomatoes (@redgoldfromeurope)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp crushed red chilli (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, if tomatoes are acidic)
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)

Directions

Step 1

In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 4

Return the sauce to the pan and stir in all the spices.

Step 5

Add the basil and cook for another minute.

Step 6

Let the sauce cool slightly, then store it in an airtight container or spread it directly over your pizza dough.