Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

Craving delicious homemade pizza? This recipe, adapted from Cook's Illustrated and featured on What Megan's Making, delivers restaurant-quality pizza sauce in just minutes! Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight pizza night. Easily customizable with your favorite herbs like basil and thyme for an even more vibrant taste. Get ready to elevate your pizza game!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 134.7 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

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How to Make Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

  1. Combine 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a food processor.
  2. Process until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Consider adding more dried basil, thyme, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra zing.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. The sauce will taste even better if you make it ahead of time!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

5g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce?

Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce?

Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce has approximately 134.7 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce?

The key ingredients for Quick And Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce are Whole Canned Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic Cloves, Salt, Dried Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.

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