Pizza sauce is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used to create a variety of delicious dishes, including pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a spicy Arrabbiata sauce, there is a perfect pizza sauce recipe out there for you. With so many different recipes to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with a guide to help you find the best pizza sauce recipe for your needs. We will discuss the different types of pizza sauce, the ingredients you will need to make them, and the steps involved in preparing them. We will also provide some tips for choosing the right pizza sauce for your dish and how to store and use it properly.
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.
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
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 SAUCE
Our rich tomato pizza sauce is achieved by cooking it over a low heat until thickened and glossy. It's easy to make and is perfect for pizza night.
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Condiment
Time 55m
Yield makes 4-6 pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over a low heat, then add the onion along with a generous pinch of salt. Fry gently for 12-15 mins or until the onion has softened and is turning translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a further min. Tip in the tomatoes and purée along with the bay, oregano and sugar. Bring to the boil and lower the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 mins or until thickened and reduced. Season. For a really smooth sauce, blitz with a stick blender, otherwise leave as is.
- Stir the basil into the sauce. The sauce will cover 4-6 large pizza bases. Keeps well in the fridge for 1 week or stored in a container in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
PIZZERIA PIZZA SAUCE
This quick and easy sauce tastes like that which you would find at your neighborhood pizzeria! I found the original recipe on the Internet, but adapted it to my families taste.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 medium pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, sauté garlic in oil until golden.
- Add tomato paste, water, sugar, oregano, basil, cheese and wine.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Simmer for 10 minutes over medium low heat.
ULTIMATE PIZZA SAUCE
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make pizza sauce, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
- Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Let your sauce cool slightly before using it on your pizza. This will help to prevent the sauce from making the pizza soggy.
Conclusion:
Pizza sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own pizza sauce that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're making pizza, give one of these recipes a try!
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