Super Simple Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza game with this Super Simple Pizza Sauce, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights or gourmet pizza nights. Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and aromatic minced garlic, this sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, delivering fresh, vibrant flavor with minimal effort. Infused with classic Italian seasonings like dried oregano and basil, a touch of sugar, and a hint of black pepper, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. Whether you’re crafting a classic Margherita or experimenting with unique toppings, this easy pizza sauce guarantees a rich, satisfying base for your culinary creations. Plus, you can refrigerate or freeze leftovers for hassle-free meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Let the sauce cook for 8-10 minutes to thicken slightly and allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using it on your pizza.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for future use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% | |
*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.
