Iron Mike’s Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce – the Spirit of Cincinnati

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Iron Mike's Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce - the Spirit of Cincinnati
in Pizza

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried onion , minced or chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon minced carrot
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
fresh ground pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
70
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Iron Mike's Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce - the Spirit of Cincinnati is a classic pizza sauce that has been perfected by the locals of Cincinnati. This sauce is sweet, savory, and tangy, perfect for a pizza base. The combination of honey and brown sugar in the sauce creates a balanced and complex flavor that is unique to Cincinnati pizza. Iron Mike's Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking by adding more/less sugar or spices. This pizza sauce is perfect for those who love a sweet and savory flavor profile and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.

Instructions

1.In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat
2.Add tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
3.Add minced onion, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and salt. Stir to combine.
4.Add fresh minced garlic, minced carrot, honey, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
5.Let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
6.Season with fresh ground pepper to taste.

PROS

Iron Mike’s Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce – the Spirit of Cincinnati is a versatile sauce that can be used on any kind of pizza.

The combination of honey and brown sugar provides a delicious sweetness that balances out the acidity of the tomatoes.

This sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to a week.

CONS

This sauce has added sugar which may not be ideal for those who are watching their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Iron Mike’s Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce – the Spirit of Cincinnati is high in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.
The garlic in this recipe has been proven to have antibacterial, antiviral, and anticarcinogenic properties.

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