Pizza Sauce Recipe

This Pizza Sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate your homemade pizza! With a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe. Made with simple pantry staples, this sauce is ready in just 25 minutes and can be customized to your liking with a touch of spice or a pinch of sugar.

Ingredients

• Olive oil: Used to sauté the onion and garlic.
• Small onion or shallots: Grated onion or shallots add a sweet and savory flavor base to the sauce.
• Garlic cloves: Minced garlic adds a pungent and aromatic flavor.
• Tomato paste: Adds a concentrated tomato flavor and richness to the sauce.
• Tomato sauce: The base of the sauce, providing a smooth texture and a classic tomato flavor.
• Italian seasoning: A blend of dried herbs that adds a classic Italian flavor.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the sauce.
• Pepper: Adds a touch of heat and depth.
• Granulated sugar: Balances the acidity of the tomatoes with a touch of sweetness.
• Optional:
  • Red pepper flakes: Adds a kick of heat to the sauce.

How to Make Pizza Sauce

Step 1: Sauté the Onion and Garlic

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the grated onion or shallots and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 2: Build the Sauce

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. This will help to deepen the flavor of the tomato paste. Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3: Simmer and Serve

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Use the sauce immediately on your favorite pizza crust or store it for later use.

How to Serve

This Pizza Sauce is perfect for making homemade pizzas. Spread it over your favorite pizza crust and top with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, vegetables, meats, or a combination of your favorites.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover pizza sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

Freezing

You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months. Make sure it has cooled completely before freezing. Store it in a freezer-safe container or jar.

Reheating

To thaw frozen pizza sauce, place it in the refrigerator overnight. You can reheat the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave at 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until heated through.

FAQs

1. Can I use canned crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce?

Yes, you can use canned crushed tomatoes, but you may want to blend them briefly to create a smoother sauce.

2. Can I make this sauce without onion or shallots?

Yes, you can omit the onion or shallots if you prefer.

3. Can I make this sauce spicier?

Yes, you can add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for extra heat.

4. Can I use this sauce for other dishes?

Absolutely! This sauce is versatile and can be used for pasta dishes, dipping breadsticks, or as a base for other sauces.

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