Homemade Pizza Sauce
A simple yet rewarding homemade pizza sauce made with fresh ingredients that elevates your pizza night experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Tomatoes (2 lbs)
- Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Onion (1 small, diced)
- Dried Oregano (1 tsp)
- Dried Basil (1 tsp)
- Salt (to taste)
- Sugar (1 tsp)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, removing any tough stems.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the saucepan. Stir well to combine, cooking for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and break down.
- Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired consistency. You can also let it cool and blend it in a standard blender.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely before using or transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Use high-quality tomatoes for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to your taste. The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.