Bertucci s Margherita Pizza Sauce Recipe
Bertucci's Margherita Pizza Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
Making your own pizza at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. But what really makes a pizza special is the sauce. If you've ever had Bertucci's Margherita pizza, you'll know it's one of the best. Now you can make it at home with this easy to follow recipe. You'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
Making the perfect Bertucci's Margherita pizza sauce is easy. Start by combining the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix together until all the ingredients are blended. Then, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the tomato mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Let cool to room temperature before using.
Once the sauce has cooled, it is ready to use. Spread it on your pre-baked pizza crust, then top with your favorite toppings. Sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top and bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Enjoy your homemade Bertucci's Margherita pizza!
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of pizza sauce. Each cup of sauce contains approximately:
- Calories: 94
- Total Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
This sauce is a great way to get your family to eat more vegetables. The crushed tomatoes provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, and the olive oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese add healthy fats. This is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy pizza night!
