Freezer Pizza Sauce

Whip up the ultimate homemade Freezer Pizza Sauce, a rich and flavorful base perfect for your next pizza night! Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a blend of dried oregano and basil, this sauce comes together in just 25 minutes and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Enhanced with a hint of sweetness from sugar and a touch of optional heat from red pepper flakes, it strikes the perfect balance of flavors. The best part? It's freezer-friendly, allowing you to portion and store it in advance for effortless pizza-making any day of the week. Whether you're crafting a classic Margherita or a fully-loaded supreme, this versatile pizza sauce will elevate your homemade creations to pizzeria-quality.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (28-ounce can)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 4

Pour in the water and stir everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 6

Let the sauce cook gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely.

Step 8

Portion the sauce into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags, leaving about an inch of space at the top to allow for expansion when frozen.

Step 9

Label and date the containers, then store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Step 10

To use, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight or place the container in a bowl of warm water until thawed. Spread on your favorite pizza dough and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	932.9 grams (932.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	465

Total Fat 28.80g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2604mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 49.70g	18%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 28.20g
Protein 9.20g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1893mg	40%

*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: 52.4%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 40.2%