How to Make Pizza Sauce

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How to Make Pizza Sauce

Learn how to make pizza sauce as a base for your homemade pizzas and enjoy the delicious taste of fresh, homemade sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar or to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add oil to a large pan and heat over medium until shimmering. Add onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the tomato paste and cook for about 3 minutes until the color has deepened.
  2. Add canned tomatoes, dried oregano and basil, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Use a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes into small pieces. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. After cooking, use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the sauce to a food processor/blender. Blend until smooth and no chunks of tomatoes remain. Use sauce as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. There is no need to reheat the pizza sauce before using it - just slather it on the pizza dough straight from the fridge and continue with the toppings. 
  • To freeze: Freeze pizza sauce in freezer-safe containers or freezer bags for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and give it a good stir to incorporate any separated liquids.
  • Tips:
  • Simmer for depth of flavor. Let the sauce simmer on medium-low heat to allow flavors to meld. Don't rush this step, as it helps the sauce develop a richer, more complex flavor profile.
  • Thicken naturally. Gently simmering, the sauce thickens as any excess moisture evaporates. This also helps to keep the ingredients minimal and the sauce flavorful.
  • Make blending fuss-free. Use an immersion blender and blend the sauce directly in the pan. Or carefully transfer the sauce to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Let it cool before using. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before spreading it on the pizza dough to prevent the heat from prematurely cooking it.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 461mg (19%) Potassium 551mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1563IU (31%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 461mg 19%
Potassium 551mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1563IU 31%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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