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Tomato sauce for pizza

195 min • 6 to 8 servings •
Andrew Sachs
Homemade tomato sauce in a red pot garnished with fresh herbs, with a wooden spoon and cutting board nearby on a kitchen counter.

Making a sauce for pizza is simple and fun. All you need is a few basic ingredients and a little time.

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  • 2-4 lbs plump tomatoes, cored and cubed
  • ½ onion, chopped small
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1- clove of garlic, minced
  • 2-3 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt
  • Pepper

    • Set

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Trenched cutting board
  • Large bowl
  • Wood spoon

    • Go!

  • Core and dice the tomatoes on a trenched cutting board. Save the cut tomatoes and the juice in a large bowl.
  • Coat the bottom of the Dutch oven or large pot with olive oil and saute the chopped onion over a medium low heat until they have turned soft and translucent. (about 10 minutes)
  • Add the minced garlic.
  • Add the tomatoes, a few additional touches of olive oil and simmer for ½ to 3 hours.
  • Add Parmesan, basil, salt & pepper to taste.

    • kids pizza tomato tomato sauce vegetarian

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