Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good Recipe

Forget everything you thought you knew about red pizza sauce! This recipe is a game-changer, even for white pizza lovers. I usually skip the red sauce, but I found myself actually *spoon-licking* this amazing sauce! So flavorful and easy to make, this recipe yields enough for two store-bought pizza crusts. Get ready for a taste explosion! Buon appetito!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 275.9 kcal

Protein 15g

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Ingredients for Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good

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How to Make Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good

Mince 2 cloves of garlic. In a medium saucepan, sauté the minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it just starts to turn golden (about 1 minute).
Add 28 ounces (794g) crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the saucepan.
Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Your amazing pizza sauce is ready!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

16g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good?

Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good?

Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good has approximately 275.9 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good?

The key ingredients for Pizza Sauce Spoon Lickin Good are Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves, Tomato Paste, Water, Tomato Sauce, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.