Description
This easy, rich, and flexible homemade pizza sauce elevates your pizza nights with fresh flavor and the ability to customize to your taste.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (Helps carry flavor and gives a smooth finish.)
- 2-3 cloves minced garlic (Fresh minced is best, but garlic powder works in a pinch.)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (Adds thickness and richness.)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces) (Can substitute with blended whole peeled tomatoes.)
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Classic pizza herb.)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (Classic pizza herb.)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (Start light and adjust at the end.)
- to taste grinds black pepper (Adjust according to preference.)
- 1 pinch sugar or honey (optional) (Only if your tomatoes taste very sharp.)
- to taste red pepper flakes for heat (Add based on preference.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds, just until fragrant, without browning.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 30 seconds to enhance the flavor.
Cooking
- Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it tastes rich and has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding sugar or red pepper flakes as desired.
Notes
Let the sauce cool before using on dough to prevent sogginess. You can also freeze the sauce for future use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian