Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

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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.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 38 kcal

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.