Why Make This Recipe
Making your own pizza sauce at home is both easy and rewarding. Store-bought sauces can be filled with preservatives and additives, but with this easy homemade pizza sauce, you control the ingredients. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for pizza lovers. Plus, it can be made in less than 30 minutes!
How to Make Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Directions:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried basil, and dried oregano. Pour in the water and mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
How to Serve Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
This easy homemade pizza sauce is perfect for spreading on your favorite pizza dough. It’s also great as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or calzones. Just spread a generous layer on your dough, add your favorite toppings, and bake. You can also use it for pasta dishes or as a base for other Italian recipes.
How to Store Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
To store your homemade pizza sauce, let it cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. You can also freeze it in portions. Just pour the sauce into freezer-safe bags or containers, and it will last for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to use it again.
Tips to Make Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
- Fresh Herbs: If you have fresh basil or oregano, use them instead of dried for a more intense flavor.
- Add Spice: If you like a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Consistency: If you prefer a thinner sauce, simply add a little more water until you reach your desired consistency.
Variations
You can customize this pizza sauce recipe by adding other ingredients like grated Parmesan cheese for added richness or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor. For a sweeter sauce, increase the amount of sugar slightly.
FAQs
1. Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of tomato paste?
Yes, you can use fresh tomatoes. You’ll want to puree them and reduce the water content in the recipe accordingly.
2. How long does this sauce last in the fridge?
The sauce lasts up to one week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
3. Can I use this sauce for pasta?
Absolutely! This sauce works great as a pasta sauce, too. Just warm it up and toss it with your favorite cooked pasta.
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A quick and easy homemade pizza sauce that’s fresh and flavorful, perfect for pizza lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried basil, and dried oregano. Pour in the water and mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes. Use fresh herbs for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg