Ultimate Pizza Sauce

Transform your homemade pizza night with this **Ultimate Pizza Sauce**, a rich and flavorful creation that delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory in every bite. Simmered to perfection with high-quality ingredients like olive oil, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a medley of classic Italian herbs—oregano, basil, and thyme—this sauce is as aromatic as it is versatile. A hint of sugar rounds out the acidity, while a dash of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe ensures a thick, velvety texture ideal for spreading on your favorite pizza crust. Whether you’re making a classic Margherita or a loaded meat-lover’s pizza, this homemade pizza sauce guarantees a restaurant-quality base that’s bursting with flavor. Bonus: It stores beautifully, making weeknight pizza effortless! Perfect for anyone searching for the ultimate homemade pizza experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Water (if needed, for consistency)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing until fully combined.

Step 4

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the spices into the sauce.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

If the sauce becomes too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Optionally, stir in the fresh parsley for added flavor.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it onto your homemade pizza base.

Step 9

Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	875.2 grams (875.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	490

Total Fat 30.00g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2766mg	120%
Total Carbohydrate 55.50g	20%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 34.00g
Protein 10.90g	22%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 1751mg	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: 50.4%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 41.4%