Should You Blend the Tomato Juice for Milk Street Pizza Sauce

Question

Hello!
Could you please clarify the recipe for tomato sauce for pizza dough. The ingredient list says whole peeled tomatoes with juice.
Is the juice discarded or is it placed in the blender? The recipe only states  “process the tomatoes” it makes no reference to the juice.
Thank you for any assistance you can provide :D

Lynn Clark · Accepted Answer

Hi Adam - The tomatoes and their juice are blended in batches - one blended smooth, the other left slightly chunky. The tomatoes are then added to the pot with the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes, and simmered over low heat until a spatula leaves a trail when dragged through the sauce. This \should\ take between 20-25 minutes, but everyone's cooktop heats differently. The visual clue (the spatula leaving a trail) is a better indication of the proper texture of the sauce when it's ready to be removed and cooled. I hope that helps! Best, Lynn

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