Pizza sauce – spicy tomato sauce with pul biber
Diavola-inspired pizza with spicy salami, peppers and red onion. Also good with sautéed mushrooms.
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Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Estimated timing: about 5 min preparation · about 20 min cooking. These estimates describe the basic method and are not measured kitchen timings. Follow the method and any time ranges above.
Method
Warm the aromatics
Gently soften the garlic in the oil. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for about a minute without scorching.
Simmer the sauce
Add the tomatoes, oregano and initially ½ tsp pul biber. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
Adjust the heat
Adjust the chilli and salt. Cool before use; spread 60–80 g over each pizza.
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Pairs well with
Diavola-inspired pizza with spicy salami, peppers and red onion. Also good with sautéed mushrooms.
Good to know
This is a Sapidus variation. Pul biber varies in heat and may contain salt; spicy salami and cheese also contribute salt.
Quantity and use
About 330–360 g · 4–5 pizzas · 20–30 minutes. Scale the ingredients by pizza count; use a thin layer. The approximate yield can cover an extra pizza if spread sparingly.