Tomato sauce is one of the most crucial parts of pizza composition.
But is it really the tomato that’s important, or can any sauce anchor down the toppings?
Pizza has a lot more range than we give it credit for.
For instance, Roman style pizza can be sauceless, andnot even round.
Sprinkle on the cheese and top your pizza with something salty or acidic.
Allow me to recommend pineapple and SPAM.
BBQ sauce
Tomato sauce can bring subtle balance, but barbecue sauce makes a bold statement.
Stretch out fresh pizza dough and slather it with your favorite bottled or scratch-made barbecue sauce.
Scatter cheese, cooked chicken slices, and red onions over the top and cook as usual.
you might pair this sauce with any topping, but I particularly like it with bitter green veggies.
Why would we then frown upon mayo pizza?
Coat your pizza with a couple of tablespoons of regular mayo andmake yourself a pickle pizzawith chopped hot dogs.
You could even streamline it and go straight for a tartar sauce layer.
Pesto
Pesto needs no introduction.
My local Shoprite sells these tiny six-ounce jars that are perfect for weeks when Im having a pesto kick.
Cashew cream
When youre craving something creamy without the dairy, try cashew cream.
Its simple to make at home, and creates a wide canvas for a variety of flavors.
Season the cashew cream with spices, or let it shine as its nutty self.
Try thecashew cheese sauce in this recipe.
Harissa
Spice-heads, I didnt forget about you.
Olive tapenade
Olives make a great topping, but for some of us that just isnt enough.
Id rather have that flavor in every bite.
Good thing theres olive tapenade.
