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Round Table Pizza Sauce Recipe

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
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce, Condiment
Cuisine American-Italian
Servings 2
Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

Combine the Bases

  • In your medium mixing bowl, empty the entire can of tomato paste and the plain tomato sauce. Use your whisk to stir them together until they form a very thick and consistent red base.

Add the Water

  • Slowly pour in the cold water while you continue to whisk the tomato mixture. Adding water helps reach that perfect spreadable consistency that Round Table is known for across their famous crusts.

Crush the Herbs

  • Place the dried oregano and fennel seeds in the palm of your hand and rub them together firmly. This releases the natural oils and makes the herbs much more fragrant and flavorful in the sauce.

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.

Whisk Until Smooth

  • Use your wire whisk to blend everything together for about two minutes. You want the sauce to look very smooth, glossy, and professional without any large clumps of spices or paste.

Let the Sauce Rest

  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least thirty minutes. This waiting time allows the dried herbs to soften and infuse their savory flavors into the tomatoes.

Final Consistency Check

  • After resting, give the sauce one more quick stir with your spatula. If it feels too thick to spread, you can add one more tablespoon of water to reach your desired texture.

Transfer to Storage

  • Pour the finished pizza sauce into a clean glass jar or an airtight container. Make sure the lid is sealed tightly to keep the flavors fresh until you are ready to bake.

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.

Notes

  • 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