Homemade Pizza Sauce
Description
A great pizza starts with a great sauce, and this Homemade Pizza Sauce is full of fresh, classic Italian-inspired flavor. Garlic and onion are sautéed in olive oil before crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste are added to create a rich tomato base. Oregano, basil, and parsley add aromatic flavor, while a pinch of red pepper flakes brings just a subtle touch of heat.
Slowly simmering the sauce allows it to reduce and develop a thick, spreadable consistency that’s perfect for pizza dough, flatbreads, and individual pizzas. Simple ingredients and a little time on the stovetop are all it takes to create a homemade pizza sauce that’s ready for whatever toppings you’re craving.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Set a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
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Stir in the chopped onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic. Cook, stirring, for another minute.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste and stir to combine.Â
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Stir in the sugar, oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring continuously.Â
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.Â
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Remove from the heat and cool slightly before using to make your pizza. This sauce is also great for dipping breadsticks!
Refrigerate any unused portion and enjoy within 7 to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 32
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 25kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.7g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Sodium 115mg5%
- Potassium 175mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 0.9g2%
- Vitamin A 24 mcg
- Vitamin C 5 mg
- Calcium 18 mg
- Iron 0.6 mg
- Vitamin E 0.7 mg
- Vitamin K 3 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg
- Folate 10 mcg
- Magnesium 12 mg
- Zinc 0.2 mg
- Selenium 0.6 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
