Little Bit of Spice Pizza Sauce

Elevate your homemade pizza game with our flavorful "Little Bit of Spice Pizza Sauce"! This robust, homemade sauce combines the sweetness of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with the aromatic warmth of dried oregano, basil, and a smoky kick of paprika. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of zest without overpowering the palate. Perfectly balanced with granulated sugar and kosher salt, this sauce brings out the best in every slice. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a gentle simmer to infuse the spices, this recipe creates a rich, velvety sauce ideal for pizza nights or any Italian-inspired dish. Customize the heat to your taste and enjoy a bold, versatile sauce that pairs perfectly with any topping combination.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.

Step 5

Add the sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper, then stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the water to thin the sauce slightly, stirring to incorporate.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cover the saucepan and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt, sugar, or spice to suit your palate).

Step 10

Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using. Spread on pizza dough or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(673.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	467.6

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1002.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.7mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1468.1mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 40.2%