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San Marzano Pizza Sauce Recipe

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This authentic San Marzano Pizza Sauce recipe features whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes blended with aromatic herbs and garlic, creating a fresh, flavorful base perfect for any pizza. The sauce is quick and easy to prepare, with no cooking required, allowing the natural sweetness of the tomatoes to shine through enhanced by olive oil, oregano, parsley, and a subtle hint of chili flakes for optional heat.

Ingredients

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San Marzano Tomatoes

  • 28 ounce (796 mL) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes

Seasonings & Herbs

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2–3 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Others

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tomatoes: Empty the contents of the can of San Marzano tomatoes into a medium bowl. Using your hands, gently crush the tomatoes to break them down while keeping some texture.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add the salt, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, bay leaf, finely chopped garlic, minced parsley, and chili flakes, if using, into the bowl with the crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  3. Let It Marinate: Allow the sauce to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This resting time helps the flavors meld together beautifully for a more balanced and aromatic sauce.
  4. Remove Bay Leaf & Use: Before spreading the sauce on your pizza dough, discard the bay leaf. Then, your fresh San Marzano pizza sauce is ready to use as a delicious base for any pizza creation.

Notes

  • Choose authentic San Marzano tomatoes for the best flavor and authenticity.
  • You can adjust the amount of garlic and chili flakes to suit your taste preferences.
  • This sauce requires no cooking, preserving the bright, fresh tomato flavor.
  • Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.
  • For a smoother texture, you can blend the sauce lightly, but traditionally it is kept chunky.

Keywords: San Marzano pizza sauce, easy pizza sauce recipe, no-cook Italian tomato sauce, fresh pizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce

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