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Dried-basil pizza sauce

Thick enough to spread. Full of tomato flavor.

A small pan of thick tomato sauce for homemade pizza night. Garlic and dried basil do the flavor work; a short simmer removes water so the sauce spreads neatly.

Prep 5 minCook 17 minServes 4Easy · one small pan
Gather your ingredientsLet’s make it ↓
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Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.

GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Small stainless-steel saucepan and spoon.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

  1. STEP 1Warm the garlic30–45 sec
  2. STEP 2Add the tomatoes and basil1 min
  3. STEP 3Reduce gently12–15 min
  4. STEP 4Cool and spreadCool before spreading

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

  1. Illustrative preparation stage 1
    STEP 1 / 430–45 sec

    Warm the garlic

    Medium-low heat

    Have ready

    1 tbsp oil · 2 minced garlic cloves

    1. Warm olive oil over medium-low heat.
    2. Add garlic and stir for 30–45 seconds.
    Next: Add the tomatoes and basil ↓
  2. Illustrative preparation stage 2
    STEP 2 / 41 min

    Add the tomatoes and basil

    Medium-low heat

    Have ready

    1 tbsp tomato paste · 400 g / 14 oz tomatoes · 1 tsp basil · ¼ tsp salt

    1. Stir in tomato paste for 20 seconds.
    2. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil and salt.
    3. Stir well.
    Dried Basil Leaves Seasoning pouchSPICE MAGICDried Basil Leaves SeasoningView this spice →Next: Reduce gently ↓
  3. Illustrative preparation stage 3
    STEP 3 / 412–15 min

    Reduce gently

    Low simmer, uncovered

    Have ready

    Stir occasionally; no extra ingredients

    1. Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes over low heat.
    2. Stir often, especially near the bottom.

    Why this step matters
    Reducing excess water helps the pizza base stay crisp.

    Next: Cool and spread ↓
  4. Illustrative preparation stage 4
    STEP 4 / 4Cool before spreading

    Cool and spread

    Off the heat

    Have ready

    A clean bowl and spoon

    1. Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool before spreading on dough.
    2. Start with ¼–⅓ cup per 10–12 inch pizza.
    3. Bake using your dough recipe instructions.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Vegetable pizza

Warm breadsticks

Basil garlic bread

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AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Measuring your ingredients

Makes approximately 1¼ cups / 300 ml, enough for about 4 pizzas depending on size and preferred coverage. Servings refer to sauce portions, not finished pizzas.

Kitchen tip 2

This is a fresh cooking sauce, not a shelf-stable canning recipe. Pizza dough, toppings and baking time are separate. Refrigerate unused sauce promptly.

FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

Spices for this recipe.

Dried Basil Leaves Seasoning pouchSPICE MAGICDried Basil Leaves SeasoningView this spice →

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