There is nothing quite like the flavor of homemade pizza sauce made from fresh, ripe Roma tomatoes. Rich, thick, and perfectly seasoned with classic Italian herbs, this recipe captures the taste of summer and preserves it for months to come. Whether you’re making a traditional cheese pizza, hearty meat lovers pizza, or a fresh vegetable pie, this sauce provides the perfect foundation.
Using fresh tomatoes gives the sauce a vibrant, naturally sweet flavor that simply can’t be matched by most store-bought varieties. Slowly simmering the tomatoes concentrates their flavor while creating the ideal consistency for spreading over pizza dough without becoming watery.
This recipe is specially designed for home canning, allowing you to stock your pantry with ready-to-use pizza sauce throughout the year. With the proper amount of bottled lemon juice and safe water bath canning practices, you can enjoy homemade convenience whenever pizza night arrives.
The blend of oregano, basil, thyme, garlic, and onions creates a classic Italian-inspired sauce that tastes even better after the jars have rested for a few weeks. It’s an excellent recipe for gardeners with an abundance of Roma tomatoes or anyone who enjoys preserving homemade foods.
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Servings: About 7 pint jars
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 20 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, washed and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste (optional, for a thicker sauce)
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons canning salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice, plus 1 tablespoon for each pint jar
Instructions:
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