Grandpa Joe's
Fresh Pizza Sauce

Totally different from my traditional sauce, but still extraordinary.

About this recipe

Recently, I discovered a tomato product not commonly found in southwestern Michigan -- 6 IN 1 brand All Purpose Ground Tomatoes with Added Extra Heavy Puree.  It has become the base of this incredibly fresh-tasting sauce.  If you try this one, and you really should, be sure to use the 6 In 1 brand.  It is truly the "secret" ingredient in this recipe.  If it's not at your local grocer you can get it online at the Escalon web site.

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces 6 IN 1 brand All Purpose Ground Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients and puree again using an immersion (or conventional) blender.
  2. Cover, and let stand 1 to hours before using, but do not refrigerate.
The ingredient that makes this sauce so good.
Posted: February 2014.