25/03/2025
Homemade goodness: Pizza sauce, marinara, and ketchup—because fresh is always better! 😍😋❣️
🍁Recipes
1️⃣Homemade Pizza Sauce
🍂Ingredients:
1 can (14 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)
🍂Instructions:
1.In a bowl, whisk together crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
2.Let the sauce sit for 30 minutes at room temperature for the best flavor. If short on time, you can use it immediately.
3.Spread over pizza dough, then add toppings and bake.
4.Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
2️⃣Homemade Marinara Sauce
🍂Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano for best flavor)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
🍂Instructions:
1.Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.Add onions and cook until soft about 5 minutes.
3.Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir.
4.Add salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
5.Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil in the last 5 minutes.
6.For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or standard blender. Serve over pasta, pizza, meatballs, or as a dip!
3️⃣Homemade Tomato Ketchup
🍂Ingredients:
2 cups fresh tomatoes, puree
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar (adjust for sweetness)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
🍂Instructions:
1.In a saucepan, combine tomato puree, vinegar, sweetener, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
2.Let it cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
3.If you prefer thicker ketchup, mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the sauce.
4.Simmer for another 5 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
5.For extra smooth ketchup, blend the mixture with an immersion blender or standard blender.
6.Let it cool, then transfer to a sterilized jar. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
