Homemade Pizza Sauce

Introduction

Making your own pizza sauce is super easy and really tasty! This Homemade Pizza Sauce is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any pizza lover. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sauce that will take your homemade pizza to the next level!

Why Make This Recipe

Why settle for store-bought sauce when you can make something much better at home? This Homemade Pizza Sauce is not only delicious, but it’s also quick to prepare. You can control the flavors and adjust them to your liking. Plus, it’s a fun activity to do with family or friends!

How to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

1 can (14 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

In a bowl, whisk together the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and sugar until it’s all well mixed.
Let the sauce sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature. This helps all the flavors come together. If you’re in a hurry, you can use it right away!
Spread the sauce generously over your pizza dough. Add your favorite toppings and bake until it’s hot and bubbly.
Any leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months!

How to Serve Homemade Pizza Sauce

Serve this sauce on top of your favorite pizza dough! It goes well with any toppings you like—pepperoni, mushrooms, veggies, or even just cheese. You can also use this sauce for dipping breadsticks or as a sauce for pasta!

How to Store Homemade Pizza Sauce

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for about a week. If you want to keep it longer, freeze it for up to three months. Just thaw it before using!

Tips to Make Homemade Pizza Sauce

Use high-quality San Marzano tomatoes for the best flavor.
Don’t skip letting the sauce sit for 30 minutes; it really enhances the taste.
Feel free to adjust the spices based on your preferences. If you like it spicier, add more red pepper flakes!

Variation

If you want to add a twist, try adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano instead of dried. You can also experiment with different types of tomatoes or add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.

FAQs

Q: Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
A: Yes, fresh tomatoes can be used! Just make sure to peel them and cook them down to get a similar consistency.

Q: Is this sauce vegan?
A: Yes, this Homemade Pizza Sauce is completely vegan and gluten-free!

Q: Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! You can make it a day ahead of time and store it in the fridge to save time when making pizza.