Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good
Elevate your homemade pizza game with "Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin' Good," a rich and flavorful sauce that’s so irresistible, you’ll be tempted to enjoy it straight from the spoon! This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs such as oregano and basil to create a perfectly balanced sauce. A hint of garlic sautéed in olive oil adds depth, while a touch of sugar rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, this pizza sauce is brimming with a bold, robust flavor that will take your pies to the next level. Use it as a base for classic margheritas or gourmet toppings, and don’t forget the optional sprinkle of fresh parsley for a fragrant finish. Quick, customizable, and meal-prep friendly, this recipe is destined to become a go-to in your kitchen! Perfect for pizza nights, pasta dishes, or as a dipping sauce.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing until the paste is fully incorporated.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Optional: Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving for a burst of freshness.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it on your pizza dough.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2195 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2060 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.
