Pizza Tomato Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza nights with this rich and flavorful Pizza Tomato Sauce, a perfect blend of pantry staples and aromatic spices. Crafted in just 20 minutes, this recipe combines the robust taste of canned crushed tomatoes with the warm, savory notes of garlic, dried oregano, and basil. A touch of sugar balances the acidity, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick of heat. Designed to simmer to perfection, this versatile sauce delivers a luscious, velvety texture that clings beautifully to your pizza dough. Whether you're baking a classic Margherita or experimenting with creative toppings, this easy, homemade pizza sauce will elevate every slice. Store any leftovers in the fridge for tomorrow's culinary masterpiece! Keywords: pizza tomato sauce, homemade pizza sauce, easy pizza sauce recipe, best pizza sauce, quick pizza sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 15 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add the garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the pan and stir to combine with the garlic and oil.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper to taste and adjust the salt or sugar if needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it onto your pizza dough. Any leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1714 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 951 mg | 20% | |
*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.
