italian essentials: sardinian pizza sauce

Wichita, KS
Updated on Jan 1, 2020

This is a simple sauce with a minimum of ingredients, and about a 1-hour cook time. My favorite way to use this sauce is making a Sardinian pizza, on Sardinian flatbread. But this sauce would work great on any pizza, calzones, lasagna, and more. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin variety
  • 28 ounces crushed, fire roasted, tomatoes, with sauce, 1 can
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make italian essentials: sardinian pizza sauce

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    This is a one-pot recipe. Choose a sturdy pot with a lid that will hold all of the ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Tomatoes are one of the few items that I do not worry about buying in a can. There are a lot of good canned tomatoes out there. Here are some of my favorites: Carmelina San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes are perfect Italian tomatoes that will help you make authentic Italian recipes. Muir Glen has been ranked consistently as one of the best diced canned tomato brands available in the market today. Sclafani Whole Peeled Tomatoes are made from the best tomatoes grown in the United States. It consists of fresh Jersey tomatoes grown near southern New Jersey.
  • Step 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 5
    Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a saucepan, over medium heat.
  • Step 6
    Add the garlic, and cook until it begins to sizzle, but not brown. About 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add the tomatoes, basil, and fennel seeds, then a pinch or two of salt, and pepper.
  • Step 8
    Bring up to a light simmer, and cover. Allow to lightly simmer for 50 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Chef’s Note: As it is simmering, check for proper seasoning.
  • Step 10
    After 50 minutes, add the parmesan cheese, and stir until incorporated, about 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Remove from heat and keep warm, until needed.
  • Step 12
    Chef’s Note: This sauce will last 4 – 6 days in the fridge, and several months, if frozen.
  • Step 13
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    Step 14
    Use to make a yummy pizza, or any Italian recipes that calls for a good tomato sauce. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 15
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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