Name: Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz crushed tomatoes (San Marzano in case you’re feeling fancy)); 2 tbsp tomato paste (to add extra richness); 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ½ small onion (finely diced); 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp fennel seeds (lightly crushed, optional but strongly recommended); 1 tsp sugar (neutralized the acidity); ½ tsp red pepper flakes (can be omitted, but is added to add heat); 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste); ½ tsp black pepper; Garnish of fresh basil or parsley (optional)

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Introduction

Pizza sauce is considered to make or break a pizza, especially when there is just one thing about it. The dough may be airy, the cheese may be molten, the toppings may be the finest, but without the singing of the sauce, the entire pie will sink.

In my case, the moment when I tried the Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe, one of such moments was one of those whoa. You have it, where you stop halfway through chewing something and suddenly start to hear what is going on in your taste buds.

The reason behind the cult following of Round Table Pizza is that sauce. It is lush, it is spicy, it has a touch of sweetness, and spices that play with each other in perfect harmony.

And the good news? You do not have to place an order to receive it as take-out. You can make it right in your own kitchen using a couple of pantry items and a bit of simmering wizardry.

What is Round Table Pizza Sauce?

Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe is very strong with a slightly sweet and herby flavor. Yes, not just pureed tomatoes, it is all prepared, in layers, with Italian herbs, garlic, onion, a dash of sugar, and a dash of olive oil to top it all off.

The result? A sauce, fresh and at the same time loaded with savour, which will adhere to your crust and propel every mouthful out.

This is unlike generic store-bought sauces, which may be flat or excessively acidic; this one has a sense of warmth and depth. Consider it as the kind of sauce that is the opposite of the chat with an old friend that is comforting, familiar, and personality-filled.

The Story of My Discovery

The Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe is one of the recipes that I stumbled across a few years ago when I lived in a small apartment and could barely afford to eat out. My guilty pleasure was pizza nights.

I would roll out a piece of dough, sprinkle it with mozzarella, toss in any toppings that were available in the fridge, and hope it worked. However, whatever I did, my pizzas were fine. Not awful, but by no means restaurant grade.

One day, they ordered Round Table Pizza, one evening, when they attended a family party of one of their friends. I made one bite and knew immediately: it was the sauce.

After that, I went down the rabbit hole. Hundreds of efforts, adjusting the composition of herbs, the slight introduction of sugar here, a drop of olive oil there.

At last, I came across a homemade one that was so similar to the original that even my crew of pizza-loving people did not realize the difference. It was then that I realized: I had opened the magic.

Equipment List

Preparation of pizza sauce does not need any fancy equipment; however, possession of the correct tools facilitates the process:

Medium saucepan
Wooden spoon for stirring
Measuring cups and spoons
knife and cutting board (sharp).
Blender (or immersion blender, optional, to a smoother texture)
A storage jar or container that has an airtight cover.

Ingredients

The following are the ingredients you will require in your homemade Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe:

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano in case you’re feeling fancy)
2 tbsp tomato paste (to add extra richness)
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, finely diced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp fennel seeds (lightly crushed, optional but strongly recommended)
1 tsp sugar (neutralized the acidity)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (can be omitted, but is added to add heat)
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Garnish of fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Warm olive oil in a medium-heat saucepan. Then add the chopped-up onion and saute till transparent, 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2

Add tomato paste and tomatoes. Stir thoroughly until the paste is mixed up in the sauce.

Step 3

Add oregano, basil, thyme, fennel seeds, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add those red pepper flakes in case you like to be kicked.

Step 4

Bring the sauce to a low boil. Turn the heat down to low and allow to bubble 25-30 minutes, stirring every so often. The magic now takes place; the flavors come together, the sauce becomes thick, and your kitchen begins to smell like an Italian pizzeria.

Step 5

Taste the sauce. Need more tang? Add a splash of vinegar or red wine. Too acidic? A pinch more sugar. To a finer consistency, puree the sauce with an immersion blender.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to cool down and then pour it into a jar. It lasts 5 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

Secrets to Success (a.k.a. Flavor Mysteries)

Nail the Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe every time? Here are the keys:
Use good tomatoes. Gold is the San Marzano, although any quality crushed tomatoes will do.
Don’t skip the sugar. And it is not about sweetening it, it is about acidity.
Olive oil = richness. It even makes the flavor smooth and body.
Simmer time matters. The hurrying of the sauce means a loss of richness.
Fennel is the secret weapon. It is delicate, yet it gives it that pizzeria taste.

Flavor Profile: Why It Stands Out.

Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe is stratified and complicated. You may expect the following with every bite:

Salty and spicy with the garlic, onion, and tomato paste.
Herby and rosy with oregano, basil, and thyme.
A little bit sweetened by sugar to balance the acidity.
Olive oil interlacing it with umami.
Red pepper flakes are an option.

It is that type of sauce that does not merely sit beneath your cheese; it is singing with it.

Innovative Uses of Round Table Pizza Sauce.

Of course, this sauce is to be used with pizza; however, do not box it, instead combine it with:

Quick pasta sauce and a quick dinner.
A fry of mozzarella sticks or garlic bread.
A base for lasagna.
A gimmick on sandwiches or paninis.
A chicken or eggplant parm sauce.

The Reason Why This Sauce is the Right Choice.

The Round Table Pizza Sauce is the kind of sauce which can be used in numerous different ways. It can be used on traditional pepperoni, a meat-free medley, or even a Margherita using fresh mozzarella and basil. Whatever toppings, this sauce does not overpower.

Plus, it’s easy. You can even make it on a Sunday, and you will have a pizza better than takeout. And after trying it, you will know how you ever came to content yourself with jarred sauce.

Final Thoughts

A pizza night simply cannot be complete without a shining sauce. The Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe unites it all: the crispy crust, the melting cheese, the toppings; it is the glue that makes pizza magic.

This sauce has got your back whether you are having a DIY pizza party or you are having a late-night slice. And believe me, when you have prepared it yourself, there is no turning back to shopping.

So, take your sauce pot, open your tomatoes, and make your kitchen smell like heaven. It is going to take your next pizza night to the next level.