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Homemade tomato pizza sauce with fresh ingredients and basil.

EASY HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

Sana Umer
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce is rich, flavorful, and ready in minutes. Perfect for spreading on pizza dough, it’s simple, delicious, and a must-have for homemade pizzas.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Sauce:

  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar optional, to balance acidity
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Make Pizza Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spreading on pizza dough.

Notes

  • Tip: Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • Variation: Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for later use.
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