Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Don’t get me wrong. EVERY aspect of the pizza is important, and it’s hard to call out which elements might be more important than any of the others, but pizza lovers KNOW when one of the elements is off. Prime takeaway here - Don’t mess up the pizza sauce! We like to say that this pizza sauce is made Madness Style. What does that mean? Chili peppers, of course. We like ours with a bit of spice to it. Peppers add both spiciness and flavor. They are totally optional, or you can sub in tasty bell peppers in lieu of jalapeno peppers, though for me personally, I like the extra spice. Stir in the dried herbs. Cook another couple of minutes to soften the veggies. Stir in the garlic , cooking until nice and fragrant. Who doesn’t love that garlicky aroma?! Add in the chopped whole tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes or cayenne, sugar, and just a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Simmer the pizza sauce for about 30 minutes or so to thicken it and really allow it to develop the flavor. Now for the best part - the taste test! Add more salt and/or pepper if desired. You can either leave it chunky or blend it until smooth with a food processor/immersion blender. ENJOY! Serve your fresh sauce on pizza dough or toasty bread for the best bite every single time.
