The Best Chimichurri Pizza Sauce Recipe Ingredients
- For the Chimichurri Sauce.
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves (packed)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional (adds a burst of fresh flavor)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more/less to taste)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Tomato Base.
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity)
- Salt and pepper to taste
