Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza night with this **Ultimate Pizza Sauce**, a rich and flavorful creation that delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory in every bite. Simmered to perfection with high-quality ingredients like olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a medley of classic Italian herbs—oregano, basil, and thyme—this sauce is as aromatic as it is versatile. A hint of sugar rounds out the acidity, while a dash of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe ensures a thick, velvety texture ideal for spreading on your favorite pizza crust. Whether you’re making a classic Margherita or a loaded meat-lover’s pizza, this homemade pizza sauce guarantees a restaurant-quality base that’s bursting with flavor. Bonus: It stores beautifully, making weeknight pizza effortless! Perfect for anyone searching for the ultimate homemade pizza experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water (if needed, for consistency)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing until fully combined.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the spices into the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Optionally, stir in the fresh parsley for added flavor.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it onto your homemade pizza base.
Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2766 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1751 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.
