Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: granulated sugar to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
38 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Maya Tate

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Who knew it was so simple to make pizza sauce at home? From start to finish in less than 15 minutes, you can make this Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce from scratch with simple ingredients you can keep on hand in the pantry.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: granulated sugar to taste

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Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds until fragrant, then stir in the tomato paste. Cook the garlic and tomato paste in the olive oil for 1 minute, stirring often.
Add the crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add granulated sugar to taste, one tablespoon at a time.
Cover the pot and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate for 5 days or free for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 48mg (2%) Potassium 69mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	38kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	48mg	2%
Potassium	69mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	98IU	2%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	10mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%