Easy Pureed Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizzas with this "Easy Pureed Pizza Sauce," a simple yet flavorful recipe that takes just 20 minutes from start to finish! Made with pantry staples like canned whole peeled tomatoes, garlic, and dried oregano, this sauce comes together effortlessly in a blender for a smooth, velvety texture. A quick sauté of garlic in extra virgin olive oil enhances the richness, while fresh basil leaves and a hint of sugar balance the flavor perfectly. Optional crushed red pepper flakes add a subtle kick for spice lovers. Ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend pizza parties, this versatile sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it a convenient and delicious option for all your pizza creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 oz Canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 pcs Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 pcs Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Open the canned whole peeled tomatoes and pour them into a blender or food processor.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sautéed garlic, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and optional red pepper flakes to the blender with the tomatoes.
Add fresh basil leaves to the blender as well.
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Pour the blended sauce back into the small saucepan. Heat the sauce over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to deepen the flavors.
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 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 172 mg | 4% | |
*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.
