• Preheat oven to 450 F / 230 C

Red Sauce

• Add the olive oil and tomato paste to a cold pan and heat up over medium heat. I recommend a cold pan as adding tomato paste to a hot pan can cause it to splatter quite a bit.
• Once tomato paste starts to sizzle stir it and cook it for about 2 minutes, then add in the minced garlic and stir to incorporate. Cook for 1 minute then add in the Passata or Crushed Tomatoes and stir together.
• Next add in all the seasonings. I recommend starting with the smaller measurements and adding more as you like. Calabrian Chiles are good if you want a spicier sauce, otherwise, leave them out.
• Taste and adjust for seasoning. If the tomatoes are too acidic, you can add some sugar, I will typically add 1 Tbsp and that will cut the acidity nicely.

Pizza Beans

• Drain the beans and add them to the sauce, stir to combine. Add in any fresh herbs and taste for final seasoning.
• Top with Vegan Cheese and any Toppings you like.
• Bake in the oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
• Let cool for 10 - 15 minutes, then dig in with some crusty bread!