{"id":14966,"date":"2021-05-29T07:18:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T11:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/?p=14966"},"modified":"2024-04-25T08:38:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T12:38:19","slug":"roasted-roma-pizza-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/roasted-roma-pizza-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Canning Pizza Sauce: Roasted Roma Pizza Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preserve fresh tomatoes while they are in season by canning pizza sauce with this Roma tomato sauce recipe. Roasting the tomatoes, onions, and garlic results in a full flavored sauce that will elevate homemade pizza night.<\/p>

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I snagged a great deal at the farmer’s market. It was the end of the day, and I was on my way out when I spotted discounted Roma tomatoes in one of the booths.<\/p>

They were very ripe. Very, very, ripe. I had to make a quick decision. If I purchased these tomatoes, will I be able to preserve them quickly before they spoiled?<\/p>

I bought them. In fact, I grabbed them all. Before I knew it, I was hauling about 20 pounds of ripe Roma tomatoes to the car.<\/p>

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As I loaded the crates into the trunk, I could smell the strong, sweet, earthy tomato scent. I decided these tomatoes were destined for a great pizza sauce.<\/p>

Pizza is something we eat at least once a week. Having a supply of homemade tomato sauce on hand will make pizza night extra special. Canning pizza sauce into jelly jars, or half-pint canning jars will be the perfect size.<\/p>

When I got home, I washed the tomatoes and spread them on towels to air dry while I figured out what I was going to do with them.<\/p>

I grabbed my go-to canning book, the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving<\/em><\/a> and reviewed the tomato sauce recipes. I selected the “Basil-Garlic Tomato Sauce” recipe, but decided to roast the tomatoes, garlic, and onions for extra depth of flavor. I popped the vegetables in the oven to roast while I gathered my canning equipment and my largest saucepan.<\/p>

Steps to Canning Pizza Sauce<\/h2>

When canning, it is important to use a recipe that has been scientifically tested. This homemade pizza sauce recipe is the “Basil-Garlic Tomato Sauce” from the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>

Before you begin, it may be helpful to review this factsheet on water bath canning<\/a> at the National Center for Home Food Preservation website.<\/p>

A more detailed and printable recipe can be found at the bottom of this article, but these are the general steps for making and preserving pizza sauce at home using a boiling water canner:<\/p>

Step 1: Gather Your Kitchen Equipment<\/h3>