California Oil Pizza Sauce Recipe

California Oil Pizza Sauce Recipe

Fresh, Light & Mediterranean-Inspired

This California Olive Oil Pizza Sauce is a fresh, vibrant alternative to heavy traditional pizza sauces. Inspired by California cuisine, it highlights premium olive oil, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and herbs for a clean, bright flavor that lets quality ingredients shine. Perfect for artisan pizzas, flatbreads, and wood-fired styles.

Unlike thick, heavily cooked sauces, this version is lighter, fresher, and oil-forward, making it ideal for fresh mozzarella, vegetables, seafood, or grilled chicken toppings.

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Why You’ll Love This Sauce

• Olive Oil–Forward Flavor – Smooth, rich, and aromatic

• Fresh & Light – Perfect for California-style and Neapolitan pizzas

• No Heavy Cooking – Preserves tomato brightness

• Versatile – Great for pizza, focaccia, and flatbreads

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Ingredients

• 1 can (14–15 oz / 400–425 g) crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (high quality, California olive oil if available)

• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped)

• ½ tsp sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or lemon zest for brightness

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Instructions

1. Warm the Olive Oil
   In a small saucepan, gently warm olive oil over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

2. Add Tomatoes & Seasoning
   Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and optional sugar or honey.

3. Light Simmer (Optional)
   Simmer on very low heat for 5–10 minutes, just enough to meld flavors while keeping the sauce fresh and light.

4. Finish & Rest
   Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let rest for 15 minutes before using.

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Pro Tips for Authentic California Flavor

• Use great olive oil – It’s the star of this sauce

• Don’t overcook – The sauce should taste fresh, not jammy

• Add lemon zest for a subtle California brightness

• Blend lightly if you prefer a smoother, silkier texture

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Best Pizza Pairings

This sauce shines with:

• Fresh mozzarella or burrata

• Arugula, roasted garlic, or caramelized onions

• Grilled chicken or shrimp

• Artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes

• Thin-crust or wood-fired pizza dough

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Storage & Make-Ahead

• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days in an airtight container

• Freezer: Up to 2 months (olive oil may solidify—stir after thawing)

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Why This Sauce Works

California cuisine is all about freshness, balance, and quality ingredients. This olive oil–based pizza sauce delivers exactly that—clean tomato flavor enhanced by rich olive oil and herbs, without overpowering your toppings.

OTHER RECIPES




Pizza Sauce Recipe Ingredients

* 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic
* 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
* 1/4 tsp. dried basil
* 1/2 tsp. parsely flakes
* 1/4 tsp. majoram
* 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
* 1/4 tsp. ground black peppercorn

Pizza Sauce Recipe Instructions
1. First of all puree ingredients in a blender and store in a small covered jar.
2. Next is to brush oil sauces on dough, place desired cheese, and then top.
3. And then cook just like sauced pizzas, however they may take just a little less time until done.

Additional Information

* These recipes makes enough pizza sauce for 2 12" pizzas.
* By using these examples, it's not hard to come up with your own variation based on your taste.

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