Creating a homemade pizza sauce from scratch can be a rewarding and delicious experience. With just a few fresh ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can craft a flavorful and versatile sauce that rivals anything you’ll find in a jar. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a spicy arrabbiata, or a creamy Alfredo, there’s a homemade pizza sauce recipe out there to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let’s embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect pizza sauce from scratch.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE
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
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.
HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories condiment
Time 25m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oregano, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, with the saucepan loosely covered in foil to avoid splattering and stirring occasionally, until fairly thick, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your tomatoes. Remove the basil.
EASY PIZZA SAUCE I
A simple pizza sauce used by many pizzerias. The thickness of the sauce is regulated by the amount of water used; it should be somewhat viscous.
Provided by Frank Sweterlitsch
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pizza Sauce Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. Mix well. Add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Mix well and let stand several hours to let flavors blend. No cooking necessary, just spread on dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 169.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
PIZZA FROM SCRATCH
You can make this tasty pizza from scratch yourself with hardly any fuss. My sister shared the recipe with me years ago. It's now a staple in our home. We all pitch in when assembling the pizza; it's a nice way to get the whole family together. —Audra Dee Collins, Hobbs, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to greased 12-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. , Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Spread sauce over hot crusts to within 2-in. of edges; top with sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and cheese. Bake 20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BASIC PIZZA SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield about 3 cups, or enough for 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE FROM SCRATCH
I noticed that most (all?) the pizza sauce recipes call for either tomato paste or tomato sauce or both. I wanted to do it from scratch! So I experimented until I got it right. This is much better than the store-bought sauce with none of those nasty preservatives.
Provided by ObsessedWithPizza
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pizza Sauce Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place tomatoes, water, and olive oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer tomato mixture to a large pot.
- Stir sugar, garlic salt, and vinegar into tomato mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Pour tomato sauce into a clean blender or food processor no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until tomato sauce is very smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 682 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
PIZZA SAUCE
This pizza sauce is the flavor basis of our Perfect Pizza.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes enough for 2 pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into a large skillet, and place over medium heat. Using your hands, squeeze tomatoes to crush them. Add to the warm olive oil, along with the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon, until the sauce is thick, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Pass sauce through a food mill, discard the seeds, and let cool.
HOME MADE PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE FROM SCRATCH
Contrary to popular opinion, pizza was not Italian in origin, but it was the Italians who gave it the name "pizza", improved upon it, and introduced it in the United States. Pizza was invented by the Greeks around several hundred years B.C. who were the early pioneers and skilled bakers, settling in Southern Italy around the Naples Region.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Sauces
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat your oil in an 8 quart pan. Add your onions-we want to sweat them until they are transparent. This should take about six minutes. Then, add your garlic. By now, your kitchen should be filling with a delectable aroma-excellent!
- At this point, we want to add the tomato puree we made, along with the sugar, salt, and red pepper. Bring the whole mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, as the sauce thickens. The sauce should be pretty smooth when we finished, provided we did okay during the food-processing.
- Voila! You've made all-natural, excellent pizza sauce from all whole ingredients. This pizza sauce recipe can be canned or frozen, so if you have left overs after you prepare your pizza, go ahead and save some for next time.
- Please note: This can be canned or frozen. One pint is good for 2 -12 inch pizza's.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 878.1, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: This will give your sauce the best flavor.
- Roast the tomatoes before making the sauce: This will concentrate their flavor and make them sweeter.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will give your sauce a more complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make pizza sauce, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste.
- Make a big batch of sauce and freeze it: This will save you time and money in the long run.
Conclusion:
Making pizza sauce from scratch is easy and rewarding. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious sauce that will make your pizzas taste even better. So next time you're making pizza, don't forget to make your own sauce. You won't be disappointed.
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