Pizza Sauce Recipes Made Easy
This quick stovetop pizza sauce is rich, garlicky, and perfectly balanced. Ideal for weeknight pies or dipping.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup finely minced yellow onion
- 1.5 tsp minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2.5 cup crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup water adjust for desired thickness
- 1 tsp granulated sugar balances acidity
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp kosher salt reduce if using salted tomatoes
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes for a gentle kick
- 0.5 tsp balsamic vinegar optional, for depth
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Warm olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Soften onion in the oil, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Toast tomato paste in the pan, stirring, until darkened slightly, 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and water, then mix in sugar, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 12–15 minutes.
- Finish with balsamic vinegar, then taste and adjust salt or herbs as needed.
- Cool slightly before using on pizza, or chill for later.
Notes
Variation: For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender. Prefer no-cook? Skip simmering and rest the mixed sauce 30 minutes to meld flavors. Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze in 1/2-cup portions for 3 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pizza Sauce Recipes Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.