This was the first time in years I had ever prepared a marinara sauce on my own. Not too shabby for a beginner. I relied on the advice of three women I've watched make homemade sauce.
I followed Lidia's rule and added lots of garlic...because when it comes to Italian food, everything is better with garlic. Ina Garten boils down the Chianti with the sauteed onions and garlic before adding the tomatoes. And of course the Number 1 woman in my book (Mom) has always taught me a sprinkle of sugar cuts through the acidity of the sauce.
Topped with lots of cheese, a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of chopped grilled chicken, this was one of the better pizzas I have made. And yes. I'm feeling proud 😉
1 store bought pizza dough
Marinara Sauce:
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 of yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine
1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
Dried Oregano
Toppings:
1/4 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used a blend of Mozzarella and Mild Cheddar)
1/4 cup grilled chicken, chopped
Oil for Drizzling
Preheat over to 375 degrees F.
In a large cast iron pan, saute onions in oil until translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
Add the wine and cook on high until it evaporates.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, parsley, sugar and spices. Cover, but not all the way, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Roll out pizza dough and lay on a cornmeal dusted pizza pan. Blind bake for about 8 minutes or until the dough has puffed up.
Ladle enough sauce and add your choice of toppings.
Bake until golden and bubbly about 25 minutes or so.
Enjoy warm with a salad.
Toodles,
Tammy<3
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Nee says
Hi Tammy , love pizza and homemade is the best , you can put as much meat and cheese as you please . Oh and don't forget the peppers ;-D thanks for sharing 🙂
Mary Frances McNellis says
You are so right! Nothing beats a good thick slice of pizza. xx
Medeja says
I completely agree, Tammy, that there is nothing better than a slice of homemade pizza 🙂 Haven't made it for ages..
Chiara Giglio says
When I think of Italian comfort food, a homemade pizza comes to mind ! A hug..
Beatrice Rossi says
I love pizza!! Looks like so tasty!!
Pam says
I love love pizza and so agree with the garlic and sugar! Yours looks delicious!
Chatty Crone says
Tammy that would be a big hit here - everyone LOVES pizza and it is kind of fun to make it yourself. Thanks.
Gloria Baker says
This pizza look absolutely amazing!
Sandee says
Oh Tammy, this looks amazing. I want a big slice of that. Wow.
Have a fabulous day you two. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Angie Schneider says
I haven't had a slice of pizza in ages! This looks mouthwatering, Tammy. The crust perfectly crusty.