Homemade Pizza Sauce

Homemade Pizza Sauce

1 servings
This recipe brings out the best flavors of garlic, onion, tomato, and savory herbs, you will reach for it again and again!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup onion

    finely minced

  • 1 garlic clove

    minced

  • 8 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
    or to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook 30 minutes or until thickened.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Homemade Pizza Sauce

50 min1 servings

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About this Recipe

Tired of store-bought sauces that fall flat? This homemade pizza sauce recipe is your secret weapon for truly unforgettable pizzas, brimming with rich, savory flavors that will make you want to reach for it again and again.

The magic of this sauce lies in its careful balance of aromatics and vibrant tomato. Slowly cooked minced onion and garlic lay a fragrant foundation, then meld with robust crushed tomatoes and a concentrated punch of tomato paste for incredible depth. Classic basil and oregano infuse every spoonful with comforting Italian warmth.

Prepare for a rich, robust tomato sauce that forms the perfect base for any pizza creation. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of sweet tomatoes, savory garlic, and earthy herbs, delivering a truly authentic and comforting taste. The gentle simmer allows all the flavors to deepen and meld beautifully, creating a sauce that's both thick enough to cling beautifully to your crust and bright enough to awaken your palate. It’s a simple yet deeply satisfying sauce that elevates any homemade pizza night.

Customization & Serving Ideas

The beauty of a homemade sauce is its customizability. Feel free to adjust the amounts of garlic, onion, basil, or oregano to perfectly suit your family's taste. A little more sugar can help balance acidity if your tomatoes are particularly tart, while less salt might be preferred if your other pizza toppings are already salty.

This versatile pizza sauce is the ideal foundation for any homemade pizza night, from a classic margherita to a loaded supreme. It also pairs wonderfully with calzones or as a flavorful dipping sauce for garlic knots or breadsticks.

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