Easy Pizza Sauce (Your Kids Can Make)
This sauce is inspired by Perfect Pan Pizza by Peter Reinhart and adjusted to keep things simple and approachable. It’s an easy, hands on recipe that’s perfect for getting kids involved.
Ingredients
- 1 28oz can whole tomatoes (I prefer Cento San Marzano here)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Use 3/4 teaspoon if using fine sea salt or table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Open the can of tomatoes and pour them into a large bowl.
- Using clean hands, crush the tomatoes until broken down into small pieces.
- Add basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the red wine vinegar and mix well to combine.
- Cover the bowl and let the sauce rest at room temperature for about 2 hours before using.
Notes
- This sauce is intentionally simple and no cook, making it perfect for kids to help with.
- Letting the sauce rest allows the flavors to meld and improves the overall taste.
- Use a thin layer on pizza so the crust stays light and crisp.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
