Pizza Sauce with Caraway Seeds

Elevate your homemade pizza game with this bold and flavorful Pizza Sauce with Caraway Seeds! This unique recipe combines classic Italian herbs like oregano and basil with the subtle, earthy bite of toasted caraway seeds, adding a distinctive twist to your traditional pizza sauce. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and olive oil, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, with a hint of heat from optional red chili flakes. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s a must-try for those looking to infuse their pizzas, pastas, or dipping sauces with a deliciously aromatic depth. Ideal for meal prep, this versatile sauce can be made ahead and stored, ensuring you have a gourmet touch ready for your next pizza night!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 400 grams Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
• 60 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 3

Sprinkle the caraway seeds into the pan and toast lightly for 30 seconds, stirring continuously to release their aroma.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the oregano, basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using).

Step 6

Pour in the water to thin out the sauce slightly and stir well.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cook the sauce uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary before removing it from the heat.

Step 10

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(542.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	422.9

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1704.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136.0mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1259.7mg	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: 58.6%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 34.6%