Description
San Marzano pizza sauce is a delightful, no-cook recipe that captures the essence of Italian cuisine in just five minutes. This vibrant sauce features the rich, sweet flavor of San Marzano tomatoes paired with fresh garlic and aromatic herbs. Whether you’re crafting your favorite pizza or seeking a quick pasta sauce, this versatile condiment will elevate any meal. It’s easy to prepare and can be adjusted to your taste preferences, making it a must-have staple in your kitchen. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces—once you try this homemade version, you’ll never look back!
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 ounces San Marzano tomatoes (whole peeled)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, pour the contents of the canned San Marzano tomatoes and hand crush them to your desired consistency.
- Add salt, oregano, olive oil, bay leaf, chopped garlic, minced parsley, and optional chili flakes. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Allow the sauce to sit for about 30 minutes for flavors to meld together.
- Before using, discard the bay leaf. Your San Marzano pizza sauce is now ready to enhance your dishes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg