Super Easy but Tasty Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizzas with this Super Easy but Tasty Pizza Sauce—an effortless recipe packed with bold flavors and ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring a rich blend of tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, this sauce is elevated with fragrant garlic, earthy dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a hint of sweetness from sugar to balance the acidity. A quick simmer brings the flavors together, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick for those who love a little heat. Perfectly smooth and versatile, this pizza sauce pairs beautifully with any crust and topping combination. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a pizza night gathering, this recipe guarantees mouthwatering results every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

6 ounces Tomato paste
15 ounces Crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1 teaspoon Sugar
0.5 teaspoons Salt
0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
0.25 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, mixing well until combined.

Step 4

Add the oregano, basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.

Step 5

Pour in the water and stir until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 8

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(697.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	508.0

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1319.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.5g
Protein 11.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153.4mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2635.8mg	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: 49.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 42.7%