Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza night with this simple and flavorful *Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce*! Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a fragrant blend of dried oregano, basil, and garlic powder, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. A touch of olive oil, sugar, and optional red pepper flakes adds depth and balance, creating the perfect base for any pizza. Whether you're topping classic Margherita or getting creative with your favorite ingredients, this versatile sauce is a game-changer. It’s quick, fresh, and can be prepared ahead for effortless pizza-making. Ideal for busy weeknights or family pizza parties, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
Step 2
Add olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the spices and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, sugar, or spices depending on your preference.
Step 5
Let the sauce sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Use immediately as a pizza base, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (498.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 416.7 |
| Total Fat 29.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1734.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.0g | |
| Protein 7.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 147.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1798.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories