Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe
This Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe is the secret to making "The Last Honest Pizza" right at home. It features a thick, rich tomato base blended with a very specific mix of zesty herbs and spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Sauce, Condiment
Cuisine American-Italian
Servings 2
Calories 25 kcal
- 1 can 6 oz high-quality tomato paste
- 1 can 8 oz plain tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup cold filtered water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed in your palm
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seeds crushed well
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for that famous kick
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar to balance the acidity
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mix in Dry Spices
Add the crushed herbs, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder into the bowl with the tomato mixture. Stir gently with your wooden spoon to ensure the spices are distributed evenly throughout the red sauce.
Add the Kick
Stir in the cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and the small amount of sugar. The cayenne pepper is the secret ingredient that gives this sauce its legendary and slightly spicy Round Table finish.
Spread and Bake
When your dough is ready, spread a thin, even layer of the sauce all the way to the edges. Add your favorite cheese and toppings, then bake until the crust is golden and the sauce bubbles.
- Always crush the fennel seeds with the back of a spoon to release the "sausage-like" aroma.
- Use a high-quality tomato paste for the richest color and the best thick consistency.
- Add a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese directly into the sauce for a salty, cheesy flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra half-teaspoon of granulated sugar or honey.
- For an even spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Let the sauce sit in the fridge overnight to make the herbal flavors even more intense.
Keyword Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe