Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good

Elevate your homemade pizza game with "Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin' Good," a rich and flavorful sauce that’s so irresistible, you’ll be tempted to enjoy it straight from the spoon! This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs such as oregano and basil to create a perfectly balanced sauce. A hint of garlic sautéed in olive oil adds depth, while a touch of sugar rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, this pizza sauce is brimming with a bold, robust flavor that will take your pies to the next level. Use it as a base for classic margheritas or gourmet toppings, and don’t forget the optional sprinkle of fresh parsley for a fragrant finish. Quick, customizable, and meal-prep friendly, this recipe is destined to become a go-to in your kitchen! Perfect for pizza nights, pasta dishes, or as a dipping sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 pieces 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
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing until the paste is fully incorporated.

Step 4

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 7

Optional: Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving for a burst of freshness.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it on your pizza dough.

Step 9

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(874.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	513.0

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2194.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 12.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 183.5mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2059.5mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 43.4%