Pizza Sauce: My Secret 25-Minute Amazing Recipe
Skip the jarred stuff—this Homemade Pizza Sauce is bursting with flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. With rich tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a touch of sweetness, it’s perfect for your next pizza night or as a versatile sauce for dipping, calzones, pasta, and more. This easy recipe is freezer-friendly, naturally vegan, and gluten-free—great for meal prep, dinner ideas, or quick homemade comfort food. Whether you’re after a quick dinner or fresh food ideas, this is your new go-to pizza sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the whole peeled tomatoes with their juices. Crush them gently in the pot.
Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the sauce and add sugar if needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or pulse in a regular blender.
Let it cool before storing or using on your pizza.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- ¼ cup
- Calories
- 55 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3g
- Sodium Content
- 250mg
- Fat Content
- 3g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 2.5g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 6g
- Fiber Content
- 1.5g
- Protein Content
- 1g
- Cholesterol Content
- 0mg