Description
A flavorful pizza sauce can elevate any homemade pizza to the next level. This article shares simple yet delicious recipes for the perfect pizza sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in red wine vinegar.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce while simmering.
- This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg