Fresh Tomato Homemade Pizza Sauce 🍅🌿 Bright, Rustic, and Packed With Real Tomato Flavor

This fresh tomato pizza sauce is what summer pizza dreams are made of — ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs blended into a clean, vibrant base.

It’s sweet-acidic, herbaceous, and lighter than any canned version, making it perfect for Margherita-style pies, white cheese pizzas, or veggie-loaded crusts.

Ingredients (Makes enough for 2–3 pizzas)

• 1½ lbs fresh ripe tomatoes (Roma, plum, or heirloom — peeled or unpeeled)
• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried oregano or a few leaves fresh basil
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or ½ tsp balsamic vinegar

Optional Prep: Peel the Tomatoes

To peel: score an X into the bottom of each tomato, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then shock in ice water and slip off skins. Not required, but it makes for a smoother sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Blend

1. Roughly chop tomatoes and add to a blender or food processor.
2. Add garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
3. Blend to your preferred consistency — rustic and pulpy or smooth and pourable.

Step 2: Optional Simmer

If your tomatoes are especially juicy, simmer the blended sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly. Stir frequently and reduce to a spreadable texture.

Step 3: Cool and Use

Let the sauce cool to room temp before spreading on pizza dough. Use 2–3 tablespoons per 12-inch pizza — just enough to coat.

Flavor Variations

• Smoky Fresh Sauce – Add smoked salt or char some tomatoes on the grill
• Herb-Heavy Version – Blend with fresh thyme, oregano, and basil
• Spicy Garden Sauce – Add roasted chilis or crushed red pepper
• Sweet Summer Twist – Add 1–2 roasted cherry tomatoes for extra depth

Storage

• Store in the fridge up to 5 days
• Freeze in small portions for use anytime
• Use leftovers as a dip for crusts, calzones, or grilled cheese

Why It Works

• Real tomatoes = clean flavor and natural sweetness
• Quick blending = minimal prep, max freshness
• No added sugar, preservatives, or canned taste
• Fully customizable — you control every flavor note

Final Thoughts

Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce is all about honoring the ingredients — no sugar bombs, no over-simmering. Just ripe tomatoes, a good olive oil, and bold seasoning. It’s rustic, clean, and made for real crusts that deserve real flavor.

Pick it. Blend it. Spread it fresh. 🍅🔥🍕

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🥬 Spinach & Artichoke Pizza – A cheesy white-sauce twist on the classic dip.
🍗 BBQ Chicken Pizza – Smoky BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese.
🍕 Cast Iron Skillet Deep Dish – Crispy-edged, cheesy-centered deep-dish perfection.
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