Quick Pizza Sauce with Fennel

Transform your homemade pizza nights with this flavorful Quick Pizza Sauce with Fennel, a recipe that balances simplicity and sophistication. Featuring crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and aromatic fennel seeds, this sauce brings a subtle anise-like twist that elevates the traditional tomato base to a gourmet level. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s enriched with sautéed garlic, dried herbs like oregano and basil, and a touch of sugar for perfectly balanced flavor. The optional red pepper flakes add a fiery kick, making it customizable for any palate. Ideal for everything from classic Margherita to bold, topping-loaded creations, this quick and easy pizza sauce is a must-try for effortless weeknight meals or special pizza parties. Plus, it stores well in the fridge, so you can prep ahead for multiple pizza adventures! Keywords: Quick pizza sauce, fennel seeds, homemade pizza, easy sauce recipe, pizza night ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Stir in the fennel seeds, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it onto pizza dough.

Step 9

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	478 grams (478.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	417

Total Fat 29.50g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1704mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 37.70g	14%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 7.30g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 168mg	13%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1746mg	37%

*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: 59.6%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 33.8%