How to Make Classic Pizza Sauce

This classic tomato pizza sauce is easy to make, rich in flavor, and full of fragrant herbsperfect for any style of pizza.

How to Make Classic Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
  
• 1 small brown onion, finely diced
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 2 cans chopped tomatoes (400g each)
  
• 50g tomato paste
  
• 1 dried bay leaf
  
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
  
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
  
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  
• Add the diced onion and cook slowly until softened but not browned.
  
• Add the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  
• Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, oregano, and brown sugar.
  
• Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  
• Season with salt, then turn off the heat.
  
• Use a stick blender to blend the sauce until smooth and glossyits ready to use!

Tips:

• For a fresher tang, add a small amount of diced fresh tomatoes.
  
• It's best to prepare the sauce a day in advance to enhance the flavor.
  
• Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for 35 days or frozen for longer storage.