Easy New York Style Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizzas with this Easy New York Style Pizza Sauce, a flavorful and authentic recipe that’s perfect for pizza night! Made with simple pantry staples like canned whole peeled tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic dried herbs, this sauce comes together in just 30 minutes and delivers the bold, slightly sweet, and savory taste New York pizza is famous for. A touch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, while a hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Whether you're building a classic Margherita or your own signature creation, this versatile sauce is your go-to for achieving that pizzeria-quality flavor at home. Plus, it’s super convenient—make it ahead and store leftovers in the fridge or freezer for future pizza cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 28 oz Canned whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Pour the canned whole peeled tomatoes into a large mixing bowl and crush them by hand or use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Set aside.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 7

Simmer the sauce uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Let the sauce cool completely before spreading it over your pizza dough. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(896.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	481.3

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2176.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.3g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 169.0mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1369.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 41.8%