Quick Pizza Sauce with Fennel
Transform your homemade pizza nights with this flavorful Quick Pizza Sauce with Fennel, a recipe that balances simplicity and sophistication. Featuring crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic fennel seeds, this sauce brings a subtle anise-like twist that elevates the traditional tomato base to a gourmet level. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s enriched with sautéed garlic, dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a touch of sugar for perfectly balanced flavor. The optional red pepper flakes add a fiery kick, making it customizable for any palate. Ideal for everything from classic Margherita to bold, topping-loaded creations, this quick and easy pizza sauce is a must-try for effortless weeknight meals or special pizza parties. Plus, it stores well in the fridge, so you can prep ahead for multiple pizza adventures! Keywords: Quick pizza sauce, fennel seeds, homemade pizza, easy sauce recipe, pizza night ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
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 until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Stir in the fennel seeds, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it onto pizza dough.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1704 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1746 mg | 37% | |
*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.
