Classic Pizza Sauce – Pressure Cooker

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Classic Pizza Sauce recipe for your favorite pizza

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

222

Sugar

Fat

20g

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world, and the sauce is the heart of a pizza. This Classic Pizza Sauce made in a pressure cooker is a delicious and quick option to use as a base for your favorite pizza recipe. It has a rich tomato flavor, along with the aromas of garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. You can adjust the flavor according to your liking by adding or reducing the amount of seasoning. Make a batch of this sauce and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week to use later for a quick pizza night with family and friends.

Instructions

1.	Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker on medium heat.
2.	Add chopped garlic and sauté until light brown.
3.	Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and optional red pepper flakes and anchovies.
4.	Mix well and close the pressure cooker lid.
5.	Cook on high heat for 15 minutes, and then let the pressure release naturally.
6.	Open the lid of the pressure cooker, add optional fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil to taste, and mix well.
7.	Use the sauce for your favorite pizza recipe.

PROS

This pizza sauce is quick to prepare in a pressure cooker.

It has a smooth consistency and a rich flavor that enhances the taste of the pizza.

You can customize the flavors by adding optional ingredients such as red pepper flakes, anchovies, and fresh basil.

It is a perfect option for homemade pizza.

CONS

This recipe requires a pressure cooker, which may not be available in all households.

Using anchovies is optional, and some people may not prefer the taste of anchovies in their pizza sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pizza sauce is made with olive oil, which is high in healthy monounsaturated fats.
It also contains garlic, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may help in boosting the immune system.
Crushed tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and lycopene, which may have antioxidant properties and may reduce the risk of certain diseases.

	1/4 cup garlic , chopped
	1/2 cup olive oil
	28 ounces crushed tomatoes
	extra virgin olive oil , to taste
	salt , to taste
	1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( optional )
	2 anchovies , pureed ( optional )
	3 tablespoons fresh basil , chopped ( optional )