Chef John's San Marzano pizza sauce is made with fresh oregano, anchovies, garlic, chile flakes, and a touch of baking soda to mellow out the acidity.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
54 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add anchovy fillets and cook, stirring often, until they begin to sizzle, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh oregano and reduce the heat to low; cook until oregano is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, and dried oregano; bring to a simmer. Season with sugar, pepper, and salt; reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and oil rises to the top, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in baking soda until thoroughly incorporated.
Ingredients
1 pinch baking soda
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), crushed
