Pizza has pretty much become Friday night dinner, mostly homemade although sometimes I get frozen pizza. Making up the dough is pretty quick and easy, bake, top with sauce, cheese, and any other desired goodies, bake again and done. I have used and really liked both the Classico sauce or Don Pepino sauce. But like many things it's just as easy to make your own, you know what's in it plus some days you just want a white sauce. So here's the two recipes that I use to make my own pizza sauce.
Tomato Pizza Sauce
makes enough for 2-3 pizzas
1 medium onion, finely diced
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
26 oz can of crushed tomatoes
2 tsp basil
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
pepper to taste
Saute onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil. When softened add the crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Let simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste. If it's too thick add a bit of water.
White Pizza Sauce
makes enough for 2 pizzas
2-3 Tbsp flour
1 1/4 c half and half
3/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 c parmesan
2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried basil)
salt & pepper to taste
In a sauce pan melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk until combined. Slowly whisk in half and half. Next add the basil, garlic, and oregano. Once combined stir in the parmesan and let sit until melted. Salt & pepper to taste. Turn heat to simmer until ready to make your pizzas.
I use this sauce on spinach pizza - top the crust with sauce, then spinach and sliced mushrooms if desired, top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan then bake.
