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Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x

Description

Whip up this flavorful homemade pizza sauce in just 20 minutes! Our rich tomato base infused with garlic and Mediterranean herbs brings authentic Italian flavors to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight pizzas or meal prep – you’ll never go back to store-bought sauce!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water, or as needed
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine tomato paste, olive oil, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, and crushed rosemary. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce reaches your desired thickness.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

Notes

Tips: For deeper flavor, let sauce simmer uncovered for 20+ minutes. Substitute fresh herbs when in season (use 3x the amount). Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: B
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 40
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 3
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 4
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: easy pizza sauce, homemade tomato sauce, quick pizza topping