Hearty Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizzas with this rich and flavorful Hearty Pizza Sauce, crafted to bring authentic pizzeria-style taste straight to your kitchen. Made with robust canned crushed tomatoes, a touch of tomato paste for extra depth, and aromatic garlic sautéed in olive oil, this sauce perfectly balances sweetness and herbs with a hint of dried oregano, basil, and a pinch of sugar. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for creating a bold foundation for any type of pizza, from classic Margherita to loaded veggie or meat-lover’s varieties. Versatile and easy to make, this sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings and can be refrigerated or frozen for future pizza nights. Perfect for anyone seeking an easy, homemade pizza sauce packed with hearty, comforting flavors.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.75 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and stir for another 10 seconds.
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until well combined.
Add the granulated sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the seasonings.
Pour in the 1/4 cup of water to slightly thin the sauce. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, herbs, or a pinch of sugar to balance flavors, if desired.
Remove from heat. Let the sauce cool slightly before using on your pizza.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2788 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3057 mg | 65% | |
*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.
