Mel's Brown Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizza game with Mel's Brown Pizza Sauce, a rich and hearty blend of classic flavors and a touch of sweetness. This easy-to-make sauce combines sautéed garlic and onion with the robust taste of crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, perfectly seasoned with dried herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme. A hint of brown sugar adds depth, while a pinch of red pepper flakes brings just the right amount of heat. Simmered to perfection in under 30 minutes, this versatile sauce delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet that elevates any pizza. Use it immediately, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for ultimate convenience. Indulge in the ultimate pizza sauce upgrade today! Keywords: homemade pizza sauce, Mel's Brown Pizza Sauce recipe, easy pizza sauce with herbs.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 whole (minced) Garlic cloves
• 1 medium (finely diced) Onion
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the saucepan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.

Step 4

Add the brown sugar, oregano, basil, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly.

Step 5

Pour in the water and mix to incorporate. This will help achieve the desired consistency.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat and let it cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Optionally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a touch of freshness.

Step 8

Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it on your favorite pizza dough.

Step 9

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	600.6

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3386.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303.0mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 3343.6mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 49.8%