Lou Malnati's Pizza Sauce Recipe
If you’re craving that same sauce at home, you’re in luck. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate this classic Lou Malnati's Pizza Sauce Recipe.
Ingredients
- San Marzano tomatoes = 2 28 oz. cans
- Garlic minced = 3 cloves
- Dried oregano = 1 tsp
- Dried basil = 1 tsp
- Sugar = 1 tsp
- Olive oil = 2 Tbsp
- Red wine vinegar = 1 Tbsp
- Salt = to taste
- Black pepper = to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and crush the tomatoes if whole.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for one to two minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir with the garlic.
- Add oregano, basil, and sugar to the mixture.
- Pour in the red wine vinegar and stir.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over low heat.
- Let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring sometimes.
- If the sauce is too thick, add water or broth.
- If too thin, simmer longer to thicken it.
- Cool the sauce to room temperature before storing.
- Transfer to airtight containers for the fridge or freezer.
- Use the sauce on pizza or other favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use good tomatoes: San Marzano tomatoes are a great choice.
- Crush by hand: To get that perfect chunky texture, crush the tomatoes by hand.
- Simmer gently: Let the sauce cook slowly to develop its flavor.
- Don’t over-season: Keep the seasoning simple to let the tomatoes shine.
- Adjust sweetness: If the sauce tastes too tangy, add a pinch of sugar.