Papa Buds Pizza Sauce
Elevate your homemade pizza night with Papa Buds Pizza Sauce, a rich and flavorful tomato sauce that’s brimming with fresh and bold ingredients. Crafted with a fragrant base of olive oil and sautéed garlic, this sauce combines crushed tomatoes, a touch of tomato paste, and a perfectly balanced blend of dried oregano, basil, and just a hint of sugar for sweetness. Customize the heat with optional red pepper flakes, and finish with fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous brightness. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is easy to make and perfect for all your pizza creations. Ideal for pizza enthusiasts, this recipe is the ultimate choice for achieving authentic homemade flavor. Store leftovers for your next culinary adventure—the robust taste only gets better with time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until fully combined.
Add dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If you like a sweeter sauce, add a touch more sugar. For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
If using fresh parsley, stir it in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using it on your pizza crust.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1269 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2072 mg | 44% | |
*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.
