PIZZA SAUCE
About 3 cups
This raw puree “cooks” on the pie. You might be tempted to add raw garlic here, but pizzas bake through before the garlic can mellow out, leaving a harsh flavor. If garlic is a must in your pizza sauce, use pureed Marinara Sauce.
Puree in a blender or food processor until mostly smooth:
- One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- (¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- (¼ teaspoon dried oregano)
- ¼ teaspoon salt