Tomato pizza base sauce is one of those recipes – you don’t know how badly you need it until it’s time to make a pizza from scratch. Fortunately, it’s not only very tasty, but very easy!
Combining the richness of ripe tomatoes with fresh basil, this sauce is the perfect foundation for any pizza creation. It’s cooked to perfection, balancing sweetness and acidity. Whether you’re a fan of classic Margherita or adventurous gourmet toppings, this tomato base sauce will ensure every bite is deliciously satisfying.
Tomato pizza base sauce
Ingredients
- 200g fresh tomatoes
- small handful fresh basil leaves salt, to taste
- 200g pomodoro tomatoes, drained and peeled
- 30ml (2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Blanch the fresh tomatoes in boiling water, 2 minutes. Drain and peel.
Place the tomatoes, basil, salt and pomodoro tomatoes in a food processor and blend roughly. Slowly add the olive oil, while the motor is running, until fully incorporated.
Divide the sauce into 60ml (¼ cup) portions for the pizza bases.
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