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Pizza Sauce From Scratch
Photo: Chad Montano

Pizza Sauce From Scratch

9 ingredients 4 steps About ½ quart (475ml) wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

184
Calories
3g
Protein
14g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Anise not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce (170 g) can of tomato paste (with no additives is best)
  • 1–1½ cups (250–375 ml) of water (depending on desired consistency)
  • About ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil (more or less depending on taste)
  • 1–3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pinch of anise (or substitute fennel )
  • About ½ tablespoon dried oregano (according to preference)
  • About ½ tablespoon dried basil (according to preference)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1

Combine tomato paste, water, and oil.

2

Add garlic, basil, and oregano, mixing thoroughly.

3

Add salt and pepper to taste.

4

For best results place in refrigerator overnight or allow the mixture to rest before using.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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