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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

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
5 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 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

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cover the pot and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
  5. 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 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

% 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.