Pizzeria Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza into a pizzeria masterpiece with this rich and flavorful Pizzeria Pizza Sauce! Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and olive oil, this sauce comes alive with the perfect blend of dried basil, oregano, and a touch of sugar to balance acidity. A quick sauté of minced garlic sets the foundation for incredible depth, while optional red pepper flakes add a hint of spice for those who crave extra zest. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is perfect for creating restaurant-worthy pizzas at home. Whether you’re crafting a classic Margherita or a loaded supreme pizza, this versatile, freezer-friendly sauce is your new go-to for pizza night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to develop a richer flavor.
Add the crushed tomatoes, water, granulated sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the pan.
Mix well to combine all the ingredients, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Use immediately on your pizza base or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2196 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2042 mg | 43% | |
*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.
