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Jamie Oliver Pizza Sauce

Jamie Oliver Pizza Sauce
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Jamie Oliver Pizza Sauce is a raw or lightly blended tomato sauce made specifically for pizza. It uses good-quality tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs to create a smooth, fresh base that cooks directly on the pizza in the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 x 400 g tin good-quality chopped tomatoes or plum tomatoes

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • Small bunch of fresh basil

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the tomatoes

If using whole plum tomatoes, drain off excess liquid and crush them gently by hand or with a spoon. This keeps the sauce thick and prevents soggy pizza bases.

Step 2: Add garlic

Finely grate or mince the garlic and add it to the tomatoes. Use a light hand—pizza sauce should taste fresh, not aggressively garlicky.

Step 3: Blend lightly

Add olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a little black pepper. Blend briefly using a hand blender or food processor until smooth but not watery. A slightly textured sauce spreads better.

Step 4: Finish with basil

Tear the basil leaves by hand and stir them into the sauce. This keeps their aroma fresh and prevents bitterness.

Step 5: Taste and adjust

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. The flavor should be slightly bold on its own, as it mellows once baked on the pizza.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/pizza-sauce/