Pizza Sauce From Scratch
This recipe is for those who have the time (preparation only - no cooking required!) to mix the ingredients for a purer and more customized taste.
Ingredients
- 6 ounce (170 g) can of tomato paste (with no additives is best)
- 1–1½ cups (250–375 ml) of water (depending on desired consistency)
- About ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil (more or less depending on taste)
- 1–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch of anise (or substitute fennel)
- About ½ tablespoon dried oregano (according to preference)
- About ½ tablespoon dried basil (according to preference)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Ingredients for 4 servings (550 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Combine tomato paste, water, and oil.
- 2
Add garlic, basil, and oregano, mixing thoroughly.
- 3
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
For best results place in refrigerator overnight or allow the mixture to rest before using.
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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