Gideon Milling

Pizza Tomato Base

Pizza is all about that base. Check out this tried-and-trusted recipe for a pizza tomato base to complement your next Gideon Milling pizza!

There’s something magical about a well-balanced pizza tomato base recipe—vibrant, rich, and perfectly seasoned to elevate your homemade pizzas. Crafted using ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fragrant herbs, this base brings bold flavor to every bite. At Gideon Milling, we believe great pizza starts with quality ingredients, which is why our base is made to pair flawlessly with stone-ground flour, adding a subtle depth of flavor that refined alternatives often lack.

You’ll begin by sautéing garlic in olive oil until it’s fragrant—but not browned—to release its sweet aroma. Then, we blend in crushed tomatoes with a pinch of salt, oregano, and basil, allowing everything to simmer gently until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. This slow cooking lets the flavors meld beautifully, creating a sauce that both complements and enhances your toppings.

What makes this tomato base stand out is how well it locks into the texture of stone-ground pizza dough. The slight graininess of the flour brings contrast to the smooth tomato sauce, producing a pizza that has both structure and flavor. Whether you love a classic Margherita, a veggie-loaded pie, or a bold meat combo, this base sets the stage for every flavour profile.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile—it works for quick weekday pizzas, leisurely weekend baking, or meal prep when you freeze extra sauce in batches. The beauty lies in its simplicity and adaptability, providing a savory canvas that shines with whatever toppings you choose.

Elevate your pizza from good to unforgettable by combining vibrant tomato flavors with the wholesome quality of stone-ground flour—every slice will reflect the care you put into it.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans peeled and chopped tomatoes
  • 1 big onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh oreganum (handful), chopped
  • Fresh parsley (handful), chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 red chilli, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients together in a pot and let it simmer for 40 minutes over medium heat on a stove.
  2. Remove from heat and blitz with a food processor.
  3. Chill until use.
  4. Try the tomato base on our Easy Pizza Base (made with Gideon Milling Cake Wheat Flour) or our Sourdough Pizza Base (made with Gideon Milling White Bread Wheat Flour) recipes made with !

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