Pizza Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes – No Cans Needed 🍅 Bright, Rustic, and 100% Fresh With No Cans in Sight

This pizza sauce made with fresh tomatoes is sweet, clean, and alive with real flavor.

Whether you’re swimming in peak-season tomatoes or just want a no-can-needed option, this sauce delivers garden-fresh flavor with just the right touch of garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Simple. Honest. Seriously good.

Ingredients (Makes enough for 2–3 pizzas)

• 1½ lbs fresh ripe tomatoes (Roma, plum, or vine-ripened are ideal)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes, ½ tsp sugar, or splash of balsamic vinegar
• Optional: a few fresh basil leaves or sprigs of thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Tomatoes

1. Core the tomatoes and chop roughly.
2. For smoother texture, you can peel them:
   • Score an “X” on the bottom, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, shock in ice water, and slip off skins.

Step 2: Cook the Sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (30–60 seconds).
3. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano.
4. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thick.

Step 3: Blend or Mash

1. Use an immersion blender for a smooth sauce, or leave chunky for a rustic texture.
2. Add fresh herbs, sugar, or a splash of balsamic if desired. Simmer 5 more minutes if adding.

Step 4: Cool and Use

Let the sauce cool to room temperature before spreading. Use about 2–3 tablespoons per pizza.

Flavor Variations

• Roasted Tomato Sauce – Roast tomatoes at 425°F with olive oil and garlic, then blend
• Smoky Garden Sauce – Add smoked paprika or grill tomatoes before saucing
• Sweet & Spicy – Add honey + crushed red pepper for balance
• No-Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce – Skip cooking and blend peeled raw tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and salt (great for Neapolitan-style pies)

Storage

• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days
• Freeze in small containers or ice cube trays for easy portioning
• Use leftovers as pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip

Why You’ll Love It

• No cans, no preservatives, no metallic taste
• Naturally sweet and bright
• Flexible texture — rustic or smooth, your call
• Great for seasonal tomatoes or year-round with hot house Romas

Final Thoughts

This fresh tomato pizza sauce is about as close to the garden as it gets. It’s honest, flexible, and built to let your crust and cheese shine through. If you’ve never made sauce from scratch — or just want a break from cans — this one will change your pizza game.

Chop it. Simmer it. Spread it fresh. 🍅🔥🍕

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