Easy Peasy Pizza Sauce
Say goodbye to store-bought with this "Easy Peasy Pizza Sauce" recipe, a quick and flavorful homemade option that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring pantry-friendly ingredients like canned crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a medley of dried herbs, this sauce is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty goodness. A dash of optional crushed red pepper flakes adds a customizable kick, while a touch of sugar rounds out the flavors beautifully. Whether you’re making a classic margherita or a creative veggie-loaded pie, this simple pizza sauce is a must-have staple. Bonus: It’s freezer-friendly, so you can always have a batch on hand for pizza night emergencies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the garlic.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more salt or sugar to balance flavors if necessary.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using it on your pizza.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1714 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1471 mg | 31% | |
*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.
