pizza sauce
Red pie layer
Pizza sauce is a seasoned tomato-based sauce spread on pizza dough before toppings are added.
Unlike marinara, pizza sauce is typically uncooked and thicker, designed to withstand oven heat without making the crust soggy.
The flavor profile varies regionally—some versions are smooth and garlicky, others chunky with oregano and basil: This pizza sauce needs more red pepper flakes.
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oregano · garlic · garlic cloves · arrabbiata · pomodoro · pepperoni · basil · Neapolitan · New York style · deep dish · Italian cuisine · olive oil · cheese · puree · mozzarella · parmesan · bubbling · spread
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