San Marzano Pizza Sauce Recipe

San Marzano Pizza Sauce Recipe

This San Marzano pizza sauce recipe is your gateway to authentic Italian flavor at home. Made with DOP-certified San Marzano tomatoes, known for their sweetness and low acidity, this sauce is the perfect base for your next homemade pizza night. San Marzano tomatoes are a variety of plum tomato hailing from the volcanic soil of the Sarnese Vesuviano area near Naples, Italy. These special tomatoes contribute to a deeper, richer flavor compared to your average store-bought canned tomato. This recipe is incredibly simple, with minimal ingredients allowing the quality of the tomatoes to shine through.
In just about 30 minutes, you can have a delicious and versatile pizza sauce ready to elevate your homemade pies. So ditch the store-bought sauce and give this San Marzano pizza sauce recipe a try!

Ingredients

• 1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano DOP whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• Pinch of dried oregano (optional)

Directions

1. train the tomatoes: Open the can of tomatoes and use your hands or a spoon to crush the tomatoes into a large bowl. Alternatively, you can pulse the tomatoes a few times in a food processor or blender to achieve a chunky consistency.
2. Simmer the sauce: Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper to the crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. Adjust flavors (optional): If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to further puree the tomatoes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or a pinch of dried oregano, if desired.
4. Tips:
5. For a richer flavored sauce, you can add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar along with the olive oil.
6. If you don't have San Marzano tomatoes, you can substitute with another high-quality canned tomato brand. However, San Marzano tomatoes will deliver the most authentic flavor.
7. Leftover pizza sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.