Description
This no-cook pizza sauce is a fresh and flavorful blend of whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, quickly prepared without any heat. Perfect for a quick pizza base or dipping sauce, it requires just 10 minutes of prep time and benefits from a resting period to deepen its flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (28-oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Pulse the tomatoes: Place the drained whole peeled tomatoes into a food processor and pulse 4 or 5 times until they break down but still retain some texture.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the pulsed tomatoes into a bowl and add the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and sugar.
- Rest the sauce: Stir everything together, then let the sauce rest at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Store properly: Cover the sauce and refrigerate it for up to 3 days until ready to use.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, pulse the tomatoes more thoroughly before mixing.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and sugar according to your taste preference.
- Allowing the sauce to rest at room temperature enhances the flavor development significantly.
- This sauce can be used immediately but tastes best after resting.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
