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Pizzaioli Tomato Sauce

Prep5 min
Total5 min
Yield0 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
Pizzaioli Tomato Sauce
About This Recipe

Make fresh pizzaioli tomato sauce, an uncooked tomato base for pizza. A quick preparation that brings bright tomato flavour to homemade pizza.

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Ingredients

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Makes 1 cup or enough for 2 x 12" pizzas
  • 0.5 pound plum or Roma tomatoes
  • 8 large basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, — split in half and germ removed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    the tomatoes and cut them in medium size quarters. Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and puree them until well smooth. Stop the machine and using a rubber spatula clean the inside of the bowl and process briefly again. Taste and rectify the seasoning if necessary. Allow to rest at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
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Tools Used in This Recipe

KitchenAid
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8" Chef's Knife
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Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
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