Homemade Pizza Sauce
This homemade pizza sauce with tomato paste is rich, flavorful, and comes together in just minutes—no cooking required. Tomato paste is the secret ingredient that adds deep tomato flavor and the perfect thick consistency for homemade pizza.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Garlic press
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato puree, or 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ground dried oregano
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tomato puree and tomato paste until smooth.
- Stir in the oregano, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Makes about 2 2/3 cups of sauce, or enough for 2 large pizzas.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months. Portion the sauce before freezing so it's ready for pizza night.
Thawing: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then stir well before using, as some separation may occur.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 459mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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