Why add honey to pizza sauce?

Just 1 tsp of raw Anveshan honey balances the natural acidity of the tomatoes, giving a rounder, mellower sauce without making it sweet.

How long does homemade pizza sauce take to make?

About 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of simmering, yielding enough sauce for around 6 servings of pizza.

Can I store this pizza sauce?

Yes, cool it fully and refrigerate in a clean jar for up to a week; the Anveshan olive oil on top helps keep it fresh.

Which oil is best for pizza sauce?

Fruity cold-pressed Anveshan olive oil is ideal as it carries the garlic and oregano flavour beautifully and keeps the sauce heart-friendly.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Name: Homemade Pizza Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Anveshan Olive Oil; 1 tsp Anveshan Honey; 2 cups Tomato passata (or blended tomatoes); 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1.5 tsp Dried oregano; 1 handful Fresh basil; 0.5 tsp Red chilli flakes; 1 tsp Salt

Homemade pizza sauce is a quick simmered tomato base made by cooking passata or blended tomatoes with garlic, oregano and basil until thick and glossy. You make it by blooming minced garlic in fruity Anveshan olive oil, adding the tomatoes and herbs, then rounding off the natural acidity with a touch of raw Anveshan honey instead of sugar. It is fresher, herbier and far better than any jarred sauce, and this batch serves 6.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Ingredients

💡 You can also use Groundnut Oil / Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil as per your preference.
Tomato passata (or blended tomatoes)
Garlic, minced
Dried oregano
Fresh basil
Red chilli flakes
Salt

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

1
Warm the Anveshan Olive Oil in a pan and gently saute the garlic until fragrant.
2
Add the oregano and chilli flakes and let them bloom for 30 seconds.
3
Pour in the tomato passata and salt and simmer on low for 15 minutes until thick.

Tips for the Best Homemade Pizza Sauce

✓Bloom the garlic gently in Anveshan olive oil so it turns fragrant but never bitter.
✓Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens so it does not make the pizza base soggy.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Duration: Best to use it before 12 months from the date of packaging.

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