Pizza Sauce Recipe

A good pizza starts with a great sauce, and this homemade pizza sauce recipe is packed with rich tomato flavor and aromatic herbs. Whether you’re making classic Margherita pizza or a meat-lover’s delight, this pizza sauce is easy to prepare and enhances the flavor of your homemade pizza. With just a few basic ingredients, you’ll have a fresh and flavorful sauce that’s better than anything you can buy in a jar.

Equipment:

• Medium saucepan
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Can opener (for crushed tomatoes)

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, for thicker sauce)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat the Olive Oil:
   In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
2. Add the Tomatoes:
   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender at this point to blend the tomatoes to your desired consistency.
3. Season the Sauce:
   Add the dried oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings, adding sugar if you like a slightly sweeter sauce.
4. Simmer:
   Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
5. Optional Thickening:
   If you’d like a thicker sauce, stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
6. Cool and Use:
   Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness and flavor, remove it from the heat. Let it cool slightly before spreading it over your pizza dough.
7. Serve:
   Spread a generous layer of sauce over your pizza dough, top with cheese and toppings, and bake according to your pizza recipe’s instructions.

Tips:

• This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• For a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
• For a smoother sauce, you can blend it in a blender or food processor after simmering.

Homemade pizza sauce is easy to make and brings fresh, vibrant flavor to your pizza creations. With this recipe, you can skip the store-bought sauces and enjoy a simple, flavorful option that complements your favorite pizza toppings. Try it out next time you make pizza at home—you’ll never want to go back to store-bought again!

Pizza Sauce Recipe

This homemade pizza sauce recipe is simple to make, full of fresh flavors, and the perfect base for your favorite pizzas. Ready in under 30 minutes!

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Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring spoons
• Can opener (for crushed tomatoes)

Ingredients

  

• 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional, for thicker sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

 

• Heat the Olive Oil:
• In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
• Add the Tomatoes:
• Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender at this point to blend the tomatoes to your desired consistency.
• Season the Sauce:
• Add the dried oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings, adding sugar if you like a slightly sweeter sauce.
• Simmer:
• Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
• Optional Thickening:
• If you'd like a thicker sauce, stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
• Cool and Use:
• Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness and flavor, remove it from the heat. Let it cool slightly before spreading it over your pizza dough.
• Serve:
• Spread a generous layer of sauce over your pizza dough, top with cheese and toppings, and bake according to your pizza recipe's instructions.