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Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Make your own pizza sauce at home with this recipe, Madness style, with plenty of tomatoes and garlic, jalapeno peppers, onion, red pepper flakes and a touch of sweetness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (optional for if you want it nice and SPICY)
  • 1 small white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 28- ounce can whole tomatoes chopped – Or, use a couple pints fresh tomatoes!
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes or cayenne optional, for extra spiciness!
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add jalapeno peppers and onion and cook a couple minutes.
  2. Add dried basil and oregano and stir. Cook another couple minutes to soften.
  3. Add garlic and stir. Cook another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant. Yum!
  4. Add chopped whole tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes or cayenne, sugar, and a bit of salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a quick boil then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer about 30 minutes or so to thicken and develop the flavor.
  6. Adjust for salt and pepper. At this point, you can process the sauce with a stick blender or food processor for smoother sauce, or leave it more chunky.
  7. Serve on pizza dough or toasty bread for pizza!

Notes

  • Also, a bit of shredded Parmesan cheese makes a nice addition to this homemade pizza sauce. Give it a try!

Nutrition Information

Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1578mg (66%) Potassium 2426mg (69%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 4060IU (81%) Vitamin C 111mg (123%) Calcium 504mg (50%) Iron 16.2mg (90%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1578mg 66%
Potassium 2426mg 52%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 4060IU 81%
Vitamin C 111mg 123%
Calcium 504mg 50%
Iron 16.2mg 90%

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