Easy Pizza Sauce Homemade Gourmet

Transform your homemade pizza nights with this Easy Pizza Sauce Homemade Gourmet recipe—a rich, flavorful sauce that’s as simple as it is delicious. Made with pantry staples like canned whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, and tomato paste, this sauce is elevated with fragrant garlic, dried oregano, basil, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat. The quick 10-minute prep and 20-minute simmer make it a breeze to whip up, while optional fresh basil adds a gourmet touch. Whether you prefer a smooth or slightly chunky texture, this versatile sauce is customizable to suit your taste and perfect for elevating any pizza creation. With its irresistible aroma and authentic flavor, this homemade pizza sauce will make takeout a thing of the past!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 28 oz Canned whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir for 1 minute to caramelize slightly.

Step 4

Pour the canned whole peeled tomatoes (including their juices) into the pan and break them up with a wooden spoon or potato masher.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Once simmered, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, depending on your preference.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. If the sauce tastes too tangy, add an additional pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool to room temperature before spreading onto your pizza dough.

Step 10

Optional: Garnish the finished pizza with fresh basil leaves for added aroma and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(875.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	514.2

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2194.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 41.3g
Protein 9.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 184.3mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1722.3mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 44.4%