Homemade Pizza Sauce
Fresh tomatoes shine in this easy homemade pizza sauce. Freeze or can the extra to keep on hand!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 pounds paste tomatoes such as San Marzano or Roma
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and core tomatoes, discarding seeds and juices. Add to a bowl.
- Using your hands or a potato masher, crush the tomatoes into small pieces.
- Add olive oil to a saucepan and heat over medium. Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir well to coat tomatoes in the seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes, until sauce thickens to your liking. Stir occasionally, using a spatula or spoon to break down tomatoes further.
- Remove from heat and purée if desired. Pour into jars and let cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Makes about 2 cups.
- To can, divide 1 tablespoon lemon juice equally between 2 half-pint or 4 quarter-pint jars. Pour in sauce, add lids and rings, then process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
- To freeze, fill jars or plastic containers, leaving 1/2 inch or more space at the top. Let cool to room temperature, then freeze for up to 3 months.
