Classic Pizza Sauce
Classic Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional, to balance acidity
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a little heat
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, granulated sugar (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it for up to 45 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender or carefully transfer it to a regular blender to process until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
The pizza sauce is now ready to use on your favorite pizza crust or can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Pizza Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional, to balance acidity
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a little heat
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, granulated sugar (if using), salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. For a richer flavor, you can simmer it for up to 45 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender or carefully transfer it to a regular blender to process until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
The pizza sauce is now ready to use on your favorite pizza crust or can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.