Lou Malnati Sauce Recipe
If you love Chicago-style pizza, you know the sauce is key. A true Lou Malnati Sauce Recipe brings tangy, rich, and fresh flavors together.
Ingredients
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes 28 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in saucepan.
- Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste for depth.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes gently.
- Add sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in oregano, basil, and chili flakes.
- Place bay leaf into sauce.
- Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Blend for smooth texture if desired.
Notes
- Use San Marzano tomatoes for best flavor.
- Always sauté onions for sweetness.
- Add sugar to balance acidity.
- Let sauce simmer for thick consistency.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor greatly.
- Store sauce in airtight glass jars.
- Refrigerate up to five days safely.