5 from 27 votes
Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
This homemade pizza sauce blends canned San Marzano tomatoes with fresh basil and sea salt for a balanced, slightly chunky sauce. The sauce offers a fresh tomato flavor enhanced by basil, making it a straightforward base for any pizza. It can be prepared ahead of time for convenience and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
21 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 28 ounce San Marzano Tomatoes canned
- 8-10 basil leaves roughly chiffonade fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes to a food processor and pulse on high about 20 to 25 times. The tomatoes should be smoother but still with some chunks. If you do not have a food processor you can use a blender or a food mill.
- Mix in the basil and salt and serve.
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Notes
- This pizza sauce can be prepared up to two days ahead to enhance flavors and save time.
- Store in the refrigerator covered for up to six days or freeze for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator before use.
- Canned San Marzano tomatoes are preferred for consistency; fresh Roma tomatoes or other canned whole peeled tomatoes can be used with a bit of added sugar to balance acidity.
Nutrition Information
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
281mg
(12%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.