Hearty Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizzas with this rich and flavorful Hearty Pizza Sauce, crafted to bring authentic pizzeria-style taste straight to your kitchen. Made with robust canned crushed tomatoes, a touch of tomato paste for extra depth, and aromatic garlic sautéed in olive oil, this sauce perfectly balances sweetness and herbs with a hint of dried oregano, basil, and a pinch of sugar. Simmered to perfection in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for creating a bold foundation for any type of pizza, from classic Margherita to loaded veggie or meat-lover’s varieties. Versatile and easy to make, this sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings and can be refrigerated or frozen for future pizza nights. Perfect for anyone seeking an easy, homemade pizza sauce packed with hearty, comforting flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoons Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.75 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and stir for another 10 seconds.

Step 3

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste until well combined.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the seasonings.

Step 5

Pour in the 1/4 cup of water to slightly thin the sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, herbs, or a pinch of sugar to balance flavors, if desired.

Step 8

Remove from heat. Let the sauce cool slightly before using on your pizza.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	935.6 grams (935.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	518

Total Fat 30.10g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2788mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 62.20g	23%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 41.40g
Protein 12.40g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 246mg	19%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 3057mg	65%

*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: 47.6%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 43.7%