What is tombstone pizza sauce
Tombstone Pizza sauce is a brand of canned tomato-based sauce that is used as a topping for pizza. It is known for its rich and flavorful taste and is popular in the United States as a convenient option for making pizza at home. The sauce is made with high-quality ingredients, including ripe tomatoes, a blend of herbs and spices, and a touch of sugar, and is ready-to-use straight from the can. Tombstone Pizza sauce is versatile and can be used with a variety of pizza toppings, making it a popular choice for those who love classic tomato sauce on their pizza.
tombstone pizza sauce recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 ounces) of whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the can of tomatoes and add them to the saucepan.
- Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar to the saucepan.
- Stir everything together, then bring the sauce to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender to puree until smooth.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature before using as a pizza topping.
Note: You can adjust the seasonings and spices to taste, and add additional ingredients such as herbs, red pepper flakes, or wine to create your own unique variation of Tombstone Pizza sauce.