Pizza Sauce

Pizza sauce is quick and easy to make and since it is such an important part of a delicious pizza, why not make it yourself?

👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef

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🥘 Ingredients

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📝 Preparation Steps

Place the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a straight-sided sauté pan and turn the heat to medium. When the garlic is aromatic, but not browning, add the oregano and basil, stirring for a minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer.

garlic (minced)2 clovesdried oregano2 teaspoonsdried basil1 teaspoon

Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to ⏱️ 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors have blended nicely. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the sauce needs a little sweetening and a little depth, add aged balsamic vinegar to taste.

salt and freshly ground black pepperbalsamic vinegar (optional, to taste)

Cool to at least room temperature before topping your pizza dough.

Nutrition Facts

calories

101 kcal

fat Content

7 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

3 g

sugar Content

4 g

sodium Content

265 mg

protein Content

2 g

carbohydrate Content

9 g

saturated Fat Content

1 g

unsaturated Fat Content

6 g

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