Pizza Sauce
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April 18, 2023
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$2.70 RECIPE / $0.90 PER CUP

I’d prepared pizza sauce previously, however, I wanted something thicker and richer since I had big plans to dip pizzadillas in it.

Dipping sauces must be quite thick in order to hold on to whatever is being dipped in them. People, no more watery pizza sauce!

ONE SAUCE, MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS

Homemade Pizza Sauce
Food: Homemade Pizza Sauce
Source: Giss.vn

Pizza sauce may be used for a lot more than a pizza. My new favorite red sauce is this incredibly thick and rich sauce.

Use it to make meatball subs, eggplant, or chicken parmesan, or simply dip breadsticks in. It’s a simple, versatile red sauce. Here are some more wonderful uses for your Thick and Rich Pizza Sauce:

  • Pesto Pizza Rolls
  • Baked Pizza Chicken
  • Homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread
  • Stromboli
  • Zucchini Pizza Boats
  • Pizzadillas
  • Pizza Roll-Ups

HOW MUCH SAUCE WILL THIS PRODUCE?

This recipe yields three cups, which is enough for three large pizzas or twelve dipping servings (or like six pizza sandwiches).

Because the sauce freezes well, go ahead and store some so you don’t have to create a batch the next time you want pizza!

IS IT POSSIBLE TO FREEZE PIZZA SAUCE?

Yes! If this recipe makes more sauce than you’ll need for one meal, freeze the rest. I recommend using a quart freezer bag. Simply remove the freezer bag and empty the frozen sauce into a small saucepot to reheat. Reheat on low heat, stirring often, until well cooked.

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE; THICK & RICH

With just a few pantry essentials, you can make your own thick and rich pizza sauce in minutes at home. Use right away or save for later!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings:  cups

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil ($0.26)
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced ($0.08)
  • 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes ($1.47)
  • 1 6oz. can tomato paste ($0.59)
  • 1/2 Tbsp sugar ($0.05)
  • 3/4 tsp salt ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp dried basil ($0.10)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.05)
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.02)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a saucepot, combine the olive oil and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is tender and aromatic.
  2. After that, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, oregano, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir everything together.
  3. Allow the pot to come to a simmer, then decrease the heat to low and leave to simmer for at least 15 minutes, but up to 30 minutes (I often let it simmer as I prepare my pizza dough).

NOTES

To freeze this sauce, allow it to cool completely in the refrigerator before transferring it to quart-sized freezer bags or freezer-safe resealable containers and freezing until firm.

Simply reheat in a sauce saucepan over low heat, covered to prevent evaporation and stirring frequently, until cooked through.

NUTRITION

  • Serving: 3 Cups
  • Calories: 157.17 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 33.13 g
  • Protein: 7.03 g
  • Fat: 2.6 g
  • Sodium: 1200.1 mg
  • Fiber: 7.83 g

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE

Pizza Sauce Recipe
Food: Pizza Sauce Recipe
Source: Giss.vn
  1. 1 garlic clove, minced (or two if you prefer things garlicky!) sauté over medium heat for one to two minutes, or until the garlic is tender and fragrant in 2 tbsp olive oil
  2. In a saucepot, combine one 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes, one 6-ounce can of tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, freshly cracked pepper, and a dash of red pepper flakes.
  3. After that, Stir the ingredients together, cover, and bring to a moderate simmer.Turn the heat down to low and leave it to simmer for at least 15 minutes (I sometimes leave it to simmer longer while I’m making the pizza dough and the taste only gets sweeter and deeper).
  4. You’ll have a lovely, hearty pizza sauce when you’re done!

It’s ideal for dipping!