Best 12 Exquisite Pizza Sauce Recipes

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Pizza is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The key to a great pizza is the sauce. A good sauce can elevate a simple pizza to something truly exquisite. With so many different recipes available, it can be hard to know where to start. This article will provide you with a few tips on how to find the best recipe for your next pizza sauce. We will also provide a few of our favorite recipes so you can get started right away.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE



Ultimate Pizza Sauce image

A pizza and pasta red sauce with sauteed vegetables and tomatoes. Every time I make this dish, I vary it based on available fresh vegetables, so feel free to do the same! Excellent with pizza, pasta, or chicken Parmesan. Freeze sauce if needed. Servings size depends on intended dish.

Provided by MamaPapaBabyBear

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups diced carrots
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups diced onions
4 cloves garlic, diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 fluid ounces red wine
2 (27 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and saute to desired softness, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste to the pot and distribute evenly. Pour in red wine and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze; reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Blend the red sauce to desired thickness using an immersion blender or food processor. Simmer further for enhanced flavor, at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 452.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

BASIC PIZZA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield about 3 cups, or enough for 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (28-ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in juice
1 small white or sweet onion, finely diced and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch salt
Pinch fresh ground black pepper
Pinch sugar, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil, to saute

Steps:

  • Empty the contents of the tomato can in a mixing bowl and coarsely crush the tomatoes with a fork or your hands, leaving them just a little chunky. In a heavy bottom 2-quart saucepot, add the olive oil, over a medium high flame and heat a little. Add the onions and saute until slightly translucent. Add the garlic and saute about a minute until golden. Quickly add the crushed tomatoes to the mix. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the fresh basil and oregano. You can add a touch of sugar if desired or if tomatoes are tart. Simmer on a low flame, stirring often for at least 15 minutes. If not using right away, cool down and store in airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week.

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This sauce is wonderfully flavorful and is worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This is the best pizza sauce I have ever used. Plus, it doesn't require any cooking. It is wonderfully flavorful and worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Pizza Sauce

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

EASY PIZZA SAUCE III



Easy Pizza Sauce III image

Quick and easy pizza sauce. No cooking and quick to make.

Provided by Brent

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, Mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. Stir in oregano, garlic and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 147.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This is the best pizza sauce I have ever used. Plus, it doesn't require any cooking. It is wonderfully flavorful and worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Pizza Sauce

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE



Ultimate Pizza Sauce image

This pizza sauce recipe was given to me as a wedding present, written on the inside cover of a pizza cookbook. It is thick, saucy, spicy and delicious. I'll never use anything else on my homemade pizzas. I like to double or triple it and put it in Ziploc bags in my freezer.

Provided by SAMS_Club

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 1-2 pizzas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon fennel seed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
  • Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
  • Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
  • Remove the bay leaf and spread the sauce on your prepared pizza dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 999, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 4.1

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This is the best pizza sauce I have ever used. Plus, it doesn't require any cooking. It is wonderfully flavorful and worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Pizza Sauce

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This is the best pizza sauce I have ever used. Plus, it doesn't require any cooking. It is wonderfully flavorful and worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Pizza Sauce

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE



Homemade Pizza Sauce image

For years, I had trouble finding a pizza sauce recipe my family liked, so I started making my own. The evening I served it to company and they asked for my recipe, I knew I'd finally got it right! When I prepare my sauce, I usually fix enough for three to four pizzas and freeze it. Feel free to spice up the sauce to suit your own family's tastes. -Cheryl Kravik, Spanaway, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce and paste. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cool. , Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen sauce in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This is the best pizza sauce I have ever used. Plus, it doesn't require any cooking. It is wonderfully flavorful and worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Pizza Sauce

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE



Exquisite Pizza Sauce image

This is the best pizza sauce I have ever used. Plus, it doesn't require any cooking. It is wonderfully flavorful and worth adding in the numerous ingredients.

Provided by Angie Gorkoff

Categories     Pizza Sauce

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, honey, garlic, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt into a medium bowl; mix until well blended, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
  • Set sauce aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 551.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pizza sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are many ways to make a delicious pizza sauce, so don't be afraid to try something new.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. Pizza sauce should be flavorful and slightly tangy, with a balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before using it. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin and watery.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious pizza sauce that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're making pizza, don't be afraid to give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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