Pizza Sauce from Peter Reinhart

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Pizza Sauce from Peter Reinhart for a Delicious Homemade Pizza

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can crushed tomatoes
	1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
	1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
	1 teaspoon dried basil ( optional )
	1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ( optional )
	1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder ( optional )
	1/4 cup water , if needed only
	1/2 teaspoon salt ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Pizza is a beloved food all around the world, and the key to a great pizza is the sauce that goes on top. This pizza sauce recipe from Peter Reinhart ensures that your homemade pizza will be bursting with flavor. It is made with simple ingredients that come together to create a delicious sauce that complements the toppings on your pizza. You can use this recipe as a base and add your favorite toppings to create a pizza that is truly unique.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, red wine vinegar, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
2.	Stir the ingredients together and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
3.	Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.	If the sauce is too thick, add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
5.	Season with salt to taste.

PROS

This pizza sauce is easy to make and uses simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry.

Homemade sauce is more flavorful than store-bought and allows you to control the seasoning to your liking.

This recipe can easily be adapted to suit your preferences by adding or removing herbs and spices.

CONS

This recipe requires some time and effort to prepare the sauce from scratch.

The flavor of the sauce may differ depending on the brand of crushed tomatoes used.

This recipe is not suitable for those who are allergic to tomatoes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber.
They contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
The herbs and spices in this recipe may also have anti-inflammatory properties.