Best 5 Our Very Favorite Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipes
Pizza sauce is an essential component of any delicious pizza. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a spicy arrabiata sauce, there are endless options to choose from. But if you're looking for the very best homemade pizza sauce, you've come to the right place. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and authentic pizza sauce that will elevate your pizza to the next level.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE (5-MINUTE RECIPE)
This is how the pros make pizza sauce. It's easy with no cooking required. This red sauce has rich tomato flavor. It's also perfect as a dip for breadsticks or pizza crust.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all of your ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse together until well combined and blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for the flavors to meld at least 3 hours or store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 378 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EXQUISITE PIZZA SAUCE
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
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
FANTASTIC HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE
Pizza sauce made the right way, with time and wine! Sauce can be packaged and frozen in servings, and used as a dipping sauce.
Provided by JMOTT1
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pizza Sauce Recipes
Time 10h5m
Yield 22
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomato puree, red wine, basil, and oregano. Increase heat a touch and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce reaches desired consistency, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir in butter and sugar; simmer for 10 more minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- For a smooth sauce, remove onion and garlic pieces before spreading sauce on pizza crust. For a chunky sauce, use as is.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 153.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 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.
FLAVORFUL PIZZA SAUCE
I could never find the right pizza sauce recipe to please me. So I experimented with my own version until I got it just right. I think you'll enjoy it!-Cheryl Williams, Evington, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield about 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Spread desired amount over a pizza crust or transfer to a storage container. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week or may be frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best sauce. If fresh tomatoes are not available, you can use canned crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- Add a variety of herbs and spices to your sauce to taste. Some popular choices include basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Let your sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will help the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Taste your sauce regularly and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Use your homemade pizza sauce on your favorite pizza crust. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or other appetizers.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious homemade pizza sauce that your whole family will love. So next time you're in the mood for pizza, skip the store-bought sauce and make your own. You won't be disappointed!
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