Homemade Pizza Sauce
Before gourmet toppings became popular, a good homemade pizza started with a simple, reliable sauce. This recipe, included in the Tully Family Cookbook, is one of those practical family staples that lets everyday pantry ingredients do the work. Gently simmered with onion, garlic and herbs until rich and thick, it creates a classic tomato base that’s perfect for homemade pizzas, scrolls or even toasted sandwiches. Keeping a batch in the fridge means homemade pizza night is never far away, and it’s easy to customise with your favourite toppings once the base is ready.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Course: MainCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes35
minutes55
kcalMake this easy homemade pizza sauce with tomatoes, garlic and herbs for a rich, classic pizza base that’s perfect for family pizza nights.
Ingredients
425 g can whole peeled tomatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and salt into a medium saucepan.
- Break up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before spreading over pizza bases.
- Add your preferred toppings and bake according to your pizza recipe until the base is crisp and the cheese is golden.
Kitchen Notes
- Makes enough sauce for approximately two large homemade pizzas. Suitable for freezing in airtight containers for up to 3 months.Suitable for vegetarians. Suitable for vegans.
Original Cookbook Recipe
PIZZA TOPPING
INGREDIENTS:
1 by 425g tomatoes
1 finely chopped onion
1 clove crushed garlic
1 teasp dried basil
1 half teasp oregano and salt
METHOD:
Place all ingredients into saucepan. Break up tomatoes and simmer approx. 15 mins until tomatoes have reduced to a thick paste. Cool. Use on a scone or pizza base and top with cheese, olives and anchovies, or whatever desired. Bake approx 20 mins in mod oven.