Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    2 pizzas

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Simple Pizza Sauce Recipe

This easy homemade pizza sauce recipe begins with whole tomatoes, simmered with fresh basil, garlic, and onions to give you the perfect base for your next homemade pizza. Authentic Italian flavor from the Old Country!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 28 oz tomato whole, canned
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup onion small dice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp basil 1 teaspoon if using dried, fresh
  • 1 tbsp oregano 1 teaspoon if using dried, fresh
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour tomatoes in large bowl and crush into small pieces with hands.
  2. Preheat large skillet to medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Add onions and cook 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • Freezer Instructions: Let sauce cool to room temperature. Pour into zip lock freezer bags (portion sauce enough for 1 pizza in each bag). Label and lay flat in freezer. To thaw, place in fridge over night.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pizza Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1782mg (74%) Potassium 839mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2pizzas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pizza
Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1782mg 74%
Potassium 839mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 770IU 15%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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