Michael Symon's Homemade Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizza nights with Michael Symon's Homemade Pizza Sauce, a rich and flavorful recipe featuring authentic Italian-inspired ingredients. Made with sweet, velvety San Marzano tomatoes and infused with the aromatic blend of garlic, dried oregano, and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes, this sauce is both simple and sensational. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil enhances its depth, while freshly chopped basil leaves add a burst of herbaceous freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for creating gourmet pizzas at home or even as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. Elevate your pizza game with this easy-to-follow recipe that’s designed to bring out bold, rustic flavors with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 28 oz San Marzano tomatoes (crushed)
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.

Step 3

Stir in the dried oregano and red pepper flakes, allowing them to toast slightly for about 30 seconds to release their aromas.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed San Marzano tomatoes and stir well to combine with the aromatics.

Step 5

Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it as a base for your homemade pizzas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(836.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	496.8

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 749.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.9g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190.9mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2059.6mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 43.4%