New York-Style Pizza Sauce

Store-bought “pizza sauce” tends to be over-sweetened, gummy, and lacking the flavor hit of fresh herbs. Take a few minutes and make your own sauce for pizza–this one takes less than 10 minutes to come together. The good taste of imported Italian tomatoes, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, a hint of garlic, and the herbal aroma of fresh basil makes this sauce the perfect and proper base for the New York pizzas.
CostInexpensive
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Gluten-free, Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Taste and TextureGarlicky, Herby, Juicy, Tangy
Type of DishPizza, Sauces
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice (see Notes)
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon table salt or l½ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, including the juice from the can, the tomato paste, olive oil, basil, oregano, sugar, garlic, and salt. Taste and add more salt, if desired. Use immediately, or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Bring to room temperature before using.
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COOK’S NOTE
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One brand of chopped tomatoes that is a favorite of ours is Pomi tomatoes, made in Italy by Parmalat. This brand of tomatoes comes in a 26.5-ounce box, which keeps the tomatoes very fresh tasting and prevents them from picking up a canned flavor. Look for them in well-stocked supermarkets or in specialty stores carrying Italian foodstuffs
2005 Diane Morgan and Tony Gemignani
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CliotheMuse 991344 1
Jul 09, 2012
Made this with my home-canned tomatoes. It was delicious, and so easy!

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