Homemade Pizza Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 6 ripe tomatoes
• 5.5 dried red chillies
• warm water (for soaking the dried chillies)
• 2 tsp garlic (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 9 fresh basil leaves
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp red chilli flakes

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the dried red chillies in warm water until softened.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the 6 ripe tomatoes to the pan and cook until they are charred and the skins begin to blister.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic to the pan. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in the soaked red chillies, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of red chilli flakes.

6. 6

   Add the fresh basil leaves and continue to cook for a few minutes until the flavors meld and the tomatoes have broken down into a sauce-like consistency.

7. 7

   For a smoother sauce, blend the mixture in a blender or use an immersion blender until it reaches your desired consistency.

Notes

The 'charred tomatoes' hashtag suggests cooking the tomatoes whole or in large pieces at high heat initially to develop a smoky flavor. Adjust the number of dried chillies based on your spice preference.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• pizza sauce
• pasta sauce
• homemade
• vegetarian
• vegan
• easy
• one-pan