• 8 tablespoons (½ cup) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 x 400g (14-oz.) cans of chopped tomatoes, drained with juice reserved
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large, shallow pan, heat the olive oil until it’s almost at the smoking point. Using a wok for this step works well.
2. Carefully add the chopped garlic, dried oregano, and the drained chopped tomatoes to the hot oil. If the tomatoes begin to stick to the pan, you can add a little of the reserved canned tomato juice to help loosen the mixture.
3. Cook the mixture over high heat for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy appearance. Be cautious of splattering while cooking. Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
4. Pass the sauce through a food mill set over a bowl. This step helps remove any seeds and skin from the sauce, giving it a smoother consistency. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can return the smooth sauce to the pan and continue reducing it further.
5. Ladle the sauce into the centre of your pizza base and use the back of a ladle to spread it out evenly in a circular motion.

Your homemade pizza sauce is now ready to be used as a delicious and flavorful base for your pizzas. Enjoy! And if you’re looking to take your pizza-making game to the next level, don’t forget to explore our range of MB Chef pizza ovens for that perfect crispy crust and unbeatable taste.