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A bowl of homemade pizza sauce topped with basil leaves
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Homemade Pizza Sauce

Elevate your homemade pizza with our Homemade Pizza Sauce recipe. It is the perfect pairing for your favorite crust and toppings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade pizza sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 Roma tomato lightly blended
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown and fragrant.
    garlic sautéing in olive oil
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except the salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Homemade Pizza Sauce in a pot

Notes

  • Add a bit of spice with red pepper flakes.
  • Make ahead and store in the fridge in an airtight container. 
  • Use fresh herbs for even more flavor! 

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg