Best 6 Homemade Pizza Sauce From Scratch Recipes

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Homemade pizza sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, from pizza to pasta to chicken. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a pizza sauce that is bursting with flavor and perfect for your next pizza night.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE



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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.

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.

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 sprig fresh basil
Kosher salt

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.

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE FROM SCRATCH



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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

10 roma tomatoes
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar

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

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE



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This is my new and improved version. And by 'new and improved,' I mean 'old and secret.' Here is my top-secret formula. The next time you're making homemade pizza, you might as well make some sauce too.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 anchovy fillets
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), crushed
salt to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 small pinch baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a saucepan; stir anchovy fillets into olive oil and cook, stirring often, until the fillets begin to sizzle, about 1 minute. Mix garlic into oil and cook just until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add fresh oregano and reduce heat to low; cook until oregano is wilted, 2 or 3 more minutes.
  • Mix red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and tomatoes into olive oil mixture. Bring sauce to a simmer and season with salt, sugar, and black pepper. Turn heat to low; simmer sauce until thickened and oil rises to the top, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir baking soda into pizza sauce, mixing until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 194.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

HOME MADE PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE FROM SCRATCH



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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

12 plum tomatoes, seeded, skinned, and pureed in a food processor
1 white onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon red pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic

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 the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of tomatoes and herbs.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste the sauce as it simmers and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Making homemade pizza sauce from scratch is a great way to control the ingredients and flavor of your pizza. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious sauce that will elevate your pizza to the next level. So next time you're making pizza, be sure to try making your own sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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