Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
48
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Calories
156 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Description
This pizza sauce starts with crushed tomatoes cooked gently with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning including oregano, basil, and thyme. A small amount of sugar reduces acidity, while sea salt and freshly ground black pepper enhance the overall flavor.
Simmering the sauce for at least five minutes allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly, making it easier to spread on pizza dough. The sauce has a balanced flavor profile with herbaceous notes complementing the tomato base.
This sauce yields about 3 cups, enough for three large pizzas. It can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to three months, providing a convenient homemade option for pizza night. Thaw frozen sauce in the refrigerator overnight before use.
Ingredients
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes , preferably San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Add oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Simmer for at least 5-10 minutes, or up to 30.
- Your homemade pizza sauce is ready to use and spread on pizza crust.
Notes
- Store finished sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months in freezer-safe containers.
- Thaw frozen sauce overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- This recipe yields about 3 cups of sauce, enough to cover three large pizzas.
- Use 2 tablespoons per pizza as a standard serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 797mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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