Easy Peasy Pizza Sauce

Say goodbye to store-bought with this "Easy Peasy Pizza Sauce" recipe, a quick and flavorful homemade option that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring pantry-friendly ingredients like canned crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a medley of dried herbs, this sauce is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty goodness. A dash of optional crushed red pepper flakes adds a customizable kick, while a touch of sugar rounds out the flavors beautifully. Whether you’re making a classic margherita or a creative veggie-loaded pie, this simple pizza sauce is a must-have staple. Bonus: It’s freezer-friendly, so you can always have a batch on hand for pizza night emergencies!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate the garlic.

Step 4

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more salt or sugar to balance flavors if necessary.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using it on your pizza.

Step 8

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	468.7 grams (468.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391

Total Fat 29.10g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1714mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 32.50g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 22.00g
Protein 6.00g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1471mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 31.3%