Quick and Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza nights with this quick and easy homemade pizza sauce recipe that bursts with rich, authentic flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce blends the deep intensity of tomato paste and crushed tomatoes with the fragrant duo of dried oregano and basil, enhanced by a touch of garlic, olive oil, and a hint of sugar for perfect balance. Whether you're crafting a classic margherita or a bold veggie-loaded pie, this no-fuss sauce is customizable to your taste—with optional red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. It's an ideal option for busy cooks seeking fresh, flavorful results without the wait. Store leftovers effortlessly for your next pizza creation, and enjoy the satisfaction of mastering your own homemade pizza sauce in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, mixing well to combine the two.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly, stirring until smooth.
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it on your pizza dough.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2571 mg | 55% | |
*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.
