How to Make Sicilian Pizza Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sicilian pizza is known for its thick crust and rich, flavorful sauce. The key to a delicious Sicilian pizza lies in the sauce, which is made with high-quality ingredients and traditional Sicilian flavors. Making the perfect Sicilian pizza sauce at home can be a rewarding experience, as it allows you to customize the flavors to your liking and create a sauce that is truly unique to your taste.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato purée
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until just starting to turn golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato purée, water, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    106 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 522mg