I love creating my own homemade pizza sauce: it helps me have full control over exactly what's going into my delicious homemade pizza, and creates delicious pizza packed with flavour and nutrients!
Wash the cherry tomatoes and place them on a roasting tray. Drizzle them with a little olive oil and sprinkle them with a pinch of sea salt, then place them in the oven to roast for. 18-20 minutes.
Transfer the tomatoes to a high-speed blender alongside the herbs. Blitz for a minute until smooth, then strain the sauce through a fine sieve to remove any tomato seeds.
Transfer the sieved tomatoes to a saucepan, add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook the contents on a low heat, stirring regularly for about 20 minutes until a thicker tomato paste has formed.
Ready to top your pizza base!
Notes
Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Use a high-quality olive oil for a rich and smooth texture.
Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of water.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Experiment with different herbs and spices, such as oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes, to customize the flavor to your liking.