The Best Homemade Chicago Pizza Sauce Ever
Elevate your pizza game with *The Best Homemade Chicago Pizza Sauce Ever*, a rich and flavorful recipe that will transport your taste buds straight to the Windy City! Made with premium San Marzano tomatoes, a hint of tomato paste for depth, and a medley of robust Italian herbs like oregano and basil, this sauce perfectly balances bold flavors with a touch of sweetness. Sautéed garlic infuses every bite with irresistible aroma, while a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes adds optional heat. Simmered to perfection, this thick and savory sauce is tailor-made to crown your Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, flatbread, or even pasta. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s the ultimate homemade pizza sauce that you can store or freeze for future pizza nights. Whether you're crafting a true deep-dish classic or a creative spin, this versatile sauce is your key to unforgettable flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 oz San Marzano canned whole tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
In a large saucepan or skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour the canned San Marzano tomatoes into a mixing bowl and crush them by hand until they are broken down into smaller chunks. Alternatively, use a blender to lightly pulse the tomatoes if you prefer a smoother sauce.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan with the garlic.
Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the water and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, sugar, or herbs to suit your preference.
Stir in the fresh chopped parsley right before removing the sauce from the heat.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using it as a base for your Chicago-style pizza. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for future use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3383 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 39% | |
*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.
