Easy Pizza Sauce Recipe
There’s something truly satisfying about a Friday night, curling up on the couch with a cheesy slice of delivery pizza in hand. I’ll admit, even I can’t resist the lure of a no-cook night with a hot pizza arriving at my doorstep. But let’s face it, nothing compares to the comfort and joy of crafting your own pizza in the heart of your home kitchen, especially when you have the perfect homemade pizza sauce to drizzle over that dough. Enter my homemade pizza sauce – the game changer for all your pizza endeavors. It’s rich, it’s tangy, and it’s ridiculously easy to whip up. With the pure flavors of tomato intermingling perfectly with aromatic garlic and onions, a hint of sweetness, and a kick from the Italian seasoning, this sauce is all about balance and depth. And that optional dash of red pepper flakes? It’s for those of you who, like me, appreciate a good heat wave every now and then. A slathering of this sauce on your homemade pizza dough, and you’ve already won half the pizza battle. From margherita to pepperoni, every pizza you make with this sauce will not just be a pizza; it will be your pizza, made unforgettable with your signature homemade sauce.
Olive oil – Sunflower, safflower, avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oils will work instead. While all these other oils would work, I do love the flavor of a good olive oil in a pizza sauce. Onion – Use a cheese grater for your onion. Shallot will also work. Garlic – Minced. Tomato – I used a can of each tomato paste and tomato sauce. Italian seasoning – Feel free to use more or less. If you don’t have it, you can make your own using my recipe here. Salt & pepper – Season to taste. Sugar – Sugar alternatives, including honey and agave, will work. Make sure you don’t skip this ingredient, its role is to cut the acidity of the tomatoes and creates a more balanced sauce. Red pepper flakes – Optional if you’d like some heat in your sauce.
Alright, let’s get our hands saucy! This pizza sauce is incredibly easy to make. Let’s break it down, step by step. Start by heating the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Toss in your grated onion and let it sizzle. Stir it often and keep an eye on it. You’ll want it just starting to brown, which should take around 4-5 minutes. Next up is the garlic. Stir it into the pan and let it cook for about 30 seconds, or until it begins to release that irresistible aroma we all love. But be careful not to let it burn, it happens quickly! Now, time for the fun part. Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about a minute. Then, add your tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. If you like a bit of heat, throw in those red pepper flakes. Stir everything together until it’s well combined. Finally, let your sauce bubble away. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Stir it occasionally and let the magic happen for about 5-10 minutes. You want the sauce to thicken to your liking. And voila! Your homemade pizza sauce is ready to take center stage on your pizza dough.
How To Make Pizza
How To Use Up Your Pizza Sauce
I’m sure you’ll be using this sauce to slather all over some fresh homemade pizzas, but what if you end up with leftovers? What if you feel like getting creative with your homemade sauce? Give these recipes a try:
Pizzadillas Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms Skillet Pizza Dip Pizza Bubble Ring Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
You can also use extra pizza sauce as a dip for appetizers like these:
Cheesy Cauliflower Tots Toasted Ravioli Pretzel Bites Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Baked Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
Storage
Store your pizza sauce in an airtight container or jar. It’ll last, refrigerated, for 5-7 days. Your sauce will also last 3 months frozen. Make sure it has fully cooled down to room temperature before freezing it. It’ll keep best in a jar. To thaw from the freezer, pop it into the fridge the night before you need it. Some moisture may separate out, but just stir it back into the sauce. For a fast reheat, microwave it at 20 second intervals, stirring between, until heated through. You can also warm it up saucepan over medium heat.
Other Homemade Sauce Recipes To Try
Marinara Sauce Homemade Mayonnaise Thousand Island Dressing Easy Homemade Pesto Recipe Enchilada Sauce Buffalo Sauce Recipe Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
