This recipe makes enough sauce for 4-6 pizzas! I was able to put 2 pints in the refrigerator after making 2 pizzas tonight. You can refrigerate or freeze any remaining pizza sauce that you don't use right away.
Do you have any favorite homemade pizza toppings? I love fresh spinach, basil, bell pepper, and sometimes pineapple. If you're going to do fresh leafy greens such as basil or spinach, it's best to lay it down on the sauce, before the cheese goes on. It will not smoke or dry out that way.
Fresh mozzarella that comes in the form of a ball tastes nothing like the block mozzarella, so much so that I hate to even call the block real mozzarella. It tastes incredible fresh and on pizza, so I really hope you'll make the change. It really doesn't cost that much more!
Homemade Pizza Sauce
28 oz stewed tomatoes*
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1Tbsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Bring the ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring regularly to heat more evenly. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
*I prefer Pomi brand, which comes in a 28oz box, and is BPA free.
mm, i love homemade pizza + i sooo agree with you on fresh mozzarella vs. the block of mozzarella. it's like a whole 'nother, way more delicious thing. my favorite toppings are mozzarella, chopped or sliced roma tomatoes (i love tomatoes), spinach, mushrooms, or sliced meatballs. or all of them together!
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