Description
This rich, flavorful pizza sauce is everything your homemade pie dreams of—zesty, garlicky, and perfectly balanced. It’s quick to make, loaded with bold Italian herbs, and miles better than anything in a jar. Your crust deserves this.
Ingredients
1 can crushed tomatoes (14–15 oz)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
Simmer on low for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Let cool before spreading on pizza dough.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 60 per ¼ cup
- Fat: 4g per ¼ cup
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g per ¼ cup
- Carbohydrates: 6g per ¼ cup