Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza night with this simple and flavorful *Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce*! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a fragrant blend of dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. A touch of olive oil, sugar, and optional red pepper flakes adds depth and balance, creating the perfect base for any pizza. Whether you're topping classic Margherita or getting creative with your favorite ingredients, this versatile sauce is a game-changer. It’s quick, fresh, and can be prepared ahead for effortless pizza-making. Ideal for busy weeknights or family pizza parties, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
Add olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the spices and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, sugar, or spices depending on your preference.
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Use immediately as a pizza base, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 293 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
