Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce Copycat
Recreate the iconic taste of your favorite pizza night with this Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce Copycat recipe! Bursting with bold flavors, this homemade sauce combines tangy tomato paste with tomato sauce and a perfect balance of Italian herbs like basil and oregano, all sweetened with a touch of sugar and enhanced by garlic, onion powder, and paprika. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce achieves the perfect blend of zesty and savory, making it ideal for transforming any homemade pizza into a restaurant-quality delight. Whether you're making a classic cheese pizza or experimenting with your own creative toppings, this sauce is a must-have base. Plus, it can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, so you’ll always be ready for your next pizza adventure!
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Stir until well blended.
Step 2
Add the olive oil, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
Step 6
Once finished, remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
Step 7
Use immediately on your pizza crust, or store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (673.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 408.7 |
| Total Fat 18.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1573.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.0g | |
| Protein 10.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 126.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1810.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories