Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe | Super Simple Pizza Sauce
If you're tired of bland store-bought jars, this Homemade Pizza Sauce will level up your pies with bright tomato flavor, garlic warmth, and Italian herb goodness.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
- Add tomato paste. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, until it darkens slightly. This deepens the sauce’s flavor.
- Build the sauce. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, then sprinkle in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and sugar.
- Simmer and season. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. For an ultra-smooth sauce, use an immersion blender to pulse until your desired consistency. Skip this step if you prefer a rustic, chunky texture.
- Adjust to taste. Season with salt and pepper, tasting and tweaking until the sauce is balanced. Remove from heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g