This homemade cooked pizza sauce is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for elevating your homemade pizzas with a deep tomato taste and aromatic herbs!
Rich & Flavorful Homemade Pizza Sauce
This homemade cooked pizza sauce is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for elevating your homemade pizzas with a deep tomato taste and aromatic herbs!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well.
- Add oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool before spreading on pizza dough.
Notities / Tips / Wijnadvies
Serving Tip:
Let the sauce cool completely before storing. It tastes even better the next day!
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of Chianti for a true Italian pizza night.
Voedingswaarden
Calories: 45 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g