Description
Make every pizza night unforgettable with this rich, flavorful Homemade Pizza Sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes, it uses pantry staples to create a thick, bold, and perfectly seasoned sauce that sticks to your dough and delivers pizzeria-style taste. Whether you need a quick dinner base, a healthy snack dip, or want easy dinner ideas that wow, this easy recipe has your cravings covered. It's one of the best food ideas for families and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 can (28 ounces) whole San Marzano tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Meanwhile, pour canned tomatoes into a bowl and crush with hands or a masher.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir well.
4. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
5. For a smooth texture, use an immersion blender or keep it rustic with small tomato bits.
6. Let cool before using, or store for later use.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of fennel seeds or smoked paprika.
This sauce thickens as it cools, perfect for thick crust pizzas.
Double the batch and freeze it in small portions for easy future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade pizza sauce, easy recipe, pizza night, Italian tomato sauce