In a few simple steps, you can make amazing Pizza Sauce that will be perfect for any homemade pizza.
Making a good pizza usually comes down to using the right ingredients. That means fresh toppings and high-quality cheese, and also a solid pizza sauce. Using quality pizza sauce sometimes gets overlooked because you can’t necessarily see the sauce while eating. But you can definitely taste the sauce, which is why I wanted to share this recipe for an amazing pizza sauce that’s simple to prepare.
As long as you have crushed tomatoes and a wide array of spices and seasonings, you should have no trouble making this sauce. With ingredients like basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and other aromatics, it’s full of flavor. Everything is blended together perfectly to create a strong, authentic taste that will make any pizza better, no matter what cheese or other toppings you put on top of it. Think of this sauce as the base ingredient in what will be a delicious pizza. You might even want to make homemade Pizza Dough to make things even better.
Is Pizza Sauce Healthy?
With tomatoes and tomato paste as the main ingredients, this recipe has plenty of nutritional value. Tomatoes are rich in several vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Meanwhile, all the herbs and seasonings help to add flavor to the sauce without adding excessive calories. It’s also worth noting that this pizza sauce is vegan and gluten-free, which is why it’ll work with any pizza you’d like to make.
Season Any Way You Want
With a recipe like this, there are endless ways to customize it. While it’s good to maintain a traditional flavor balance, you can add a little bit more of the seasonings you like. If you don’t mind a little kick to your pizza sauce, I would definitely recommend adding the optional crushed red pepper. On the other end of the spectrum, if you prefer a little sweetness, a spoonful of honey in addition to the 2 teaspoons of sugar could do the trick. I also like to add very finely-chopped vegetables like onions, red peppers, or even carrots to my pizza sauce to give it a little more texture and additional flavor.
How to make ahead and store
This pizza sauce can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months for the next time you want homemade pizza.
Serving Suggestions
As mentioned, this pizza sauce will go well with any pizza recipe. You can use your own ingredients or follow recipes for a Tortilla Pizza, or even a Crustless Pizza. This sauce will work well with a Vegan Pizza or a Naan Pizza, too.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Cover the saucepan, bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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