Pizza sauce margherita recipe

Pizza Sauce Margherita recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Looking for a delicious and authentic pizza sauce margherita recipe? Look no further! This recipe is the perfect balance of tangy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you'll have a homemade sauce that will elevate your pizza to the next level. Whether you're hosting a pizza night or craving a homemade slice, this margherita sauce will be a hit!

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Pizza sauce margherita recipe details

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Ingredients

1	pizza dough, Neapolitan – style
1 kg	plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 tbsp	olive oil
2 clove(s)	garlic, finely chopped
½ tsp	salt
3 tbsp	basil, ripped by hand
¼ tsp	pepper

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan, add garlic and heat for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 30-60 minutes to reduce the juice from the tomatoes.

When done spread on pizza, top with your favorite toppings and bake at 230°C.

Suggestions for toppings:Sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and/or some shaved parmesan. Drizzle some olive oil on top. Bake until mozzarella is melted.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a