Freezer Pizza Sauce
Whip up the ultimate homemade Freezer Pizza Sauce, a rich and flavorful base perfect for your next pizza night! Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a blend of dried oregano and basil, this sauce comes together in just 25 minutes and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Enhanced with a hint of sweetness from sugar and a touch of optional heat from red pepper flakes, it strikes the perfect balance of flavors. The best part? It's freezer-friendly, allowing you to portion and store it in advance for effortless pizza-making any day of the week. Whether you're crafting a classic Margherita or a fully-loaded supreme, this versatile pizza sauce will elevate your homemade creations to pizzeria-quality.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (28-ounce can)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour in the water and stir everything together until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Let the sauce cook gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely.
Portion the sauce into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags, leaving about an inch of space at the top to allow for expansion when frozen.
Label and date the containers, then store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To use, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight or place the container in a bowl of warm water until thawed. Spread on your favorite pizza dough and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2604 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1893 mg | 40% | |
*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.
