Get ready to transform your pizza experience with this mind-blowing Fire Roasted Tomato Pizza Sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Forget store-bought sauces and discover a restaurant-quality recipe that's ridiculously easy to make and packed with intense, smoky flavors. In just 40 minutes, you'll create a sauce so delicious, your family and friends will be begging you to make pizza every single weekend.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by draining the fire roasted diced tomatoes, finely chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic cloves.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the sautéed onions and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release the garlic's aromatic flavors.
- Pour the drained fire roasted diced tomatoes into the saucepan with the onions and garlic. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir well to distribute the herbs and seasonings evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, concentrating the flavors.
- Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender or transfer to a food processor to puree until desired texture is achieved.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs to enhance the flavor profile.
- Allow sauce to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for future use.
Tips
- Use high-quality fire roasted tomatoes for maximum flavor depth
- Don't rush the simmering process - low and slow develops the richest taste
- For a smoother sauce, definitely use an immersion blender
- If you prefer a more rustic texture, skip the blending and leave it chunky
- Taste and adjust seasonings before the final cooling stage
- Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick
- The sauce freezes beautifully, so make extra for future pizza nights
- Let the sauce cool completely before storing to maintain optimal texture and flavor
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 20kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
