Family Favorite Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizza nights with our irresistible Family Favorite Pizza Sauce! This quick and easy recipe strikes the perfect balance of bold, tangy, and savory flavors, made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant dried herbs. A touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while garlic sautéed in olive oil adds depth to every bite. Optional crushed red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick for spice lovers, and a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley ties it all together with a burst of freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile pizza sauce can also double as a marinara for dipping or pasta dishes. Perfect for meal prepping, it keeps beautifully in the fridge or freezer, ensuring you’re always ready to craft the ultimate pizza masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or sugar to suit your preferences.

Step 7

Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, remove it from the heat.

Step 8

If desired, stir in fresh parsley or basil for added freshness.

Step 9

Let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it on your pizza dough or using it as a dipping sauce. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	519.5

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2195.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 12.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.1mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 2076.2mg	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: 47.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 43.9%