Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Elevate your pizza night with this homemade pizza sauce that bursts with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. With a delightful blend of San Marzano tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and zesty garlic, this sauce is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for pasta dishes or dipping. In just a few simple steps, you can create a sauce that transforms any meal into a culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather and chop garlic and basil.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes (including juice) and crush them gently with a spoon.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, dried oregano, and fresh basil leaves.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for at least 20 minutes to develop flavor.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving on your favorite pizza crust!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg