This homemade pizza sauce recipe is simple, flavorful & perfect for pizza night! Saut̩ fresh garlic and a few herbs in olive oil, then add tomatoes and simmer until thick, rich and delicious. No blender needed Рjust a few pantry staples, a pot and about 1 hour to reduce to a thick sauce.
Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Skip the jar and make your own pizza sauce from scratch! This recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients in about an hour which just so happens to be about the time you need to let your homemade gluten free pizza dough rise.
Start by sautéing fresh garlic, dried oregano and red pepper flakes in olive oil to bring out their flavor.
Then, add whole, peeled tomatoes, salt, a touch of sugar and a sprig of fresh basil to the mix. Bring to a gentle simmer on the stove to create a thick, rich red sauce that’s perfect for making homemade pizza.
How Much Pizza Sauce to Use?
There’s no firm rule for how much sauce you should use to make pizza, but as a general rule of thumb: use about ¼ to â…“ cup of pizza sauce for a 10- to 12-inch pizza.
Why?
- Not enough sauce = dry, bland pizza
- Too much sauce = soggy crust
Keep in mind that amounts will vary depending on how thick your pizza crust is. Use a bit less sauce for thin crust pizza and feel free to use a bit more sauce for thicker crusts.
Tips for Freezing Leftover Pizza Sauce
- Cool completely: Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring to the freezer.
- Portion it: Freeze in portions so you can thaw and use what you need when you’re ready.
- Use small freezer bags, silicone moulds or ice cube trays to portion it.
- Freezer-Safe Containers: Make sure to use choose airtight containers or resealable freezer bags to prevent freezer burn.
- Label: Label and date your containers so you know to use it within the optimal time frame (3 months or less).
- Thaw: Thaw overnight in the fridge. If you’re in a rush, reheat from frozen by gently warming the sauce up on the stovetop.
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Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Simmer until thick to create a rich, savory flavor perfect for making homemade pizza!
Ingredients
- 2 [15 oz] cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes or to taste
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large-sauce pan over a medium-low heat. Add garlic, oregano and red chili flakes. Cook & stir about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomatoes, salt and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook until reduced by about half - about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool. Use ASAP to make pizza or cool fully to room temperature then transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge 3-5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, blend your tomatoes in a food processor before cooking or the entire sauce with an immersion blender after cooking. Alternatively, you can use passata in place of canned tomatoes.
- Whole, peeled tomatoes are ideal because they break down easier than chopped tomatoes. They are usually have a much better flavor since they are minimally processed.
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