🍅 Simple Homemade Pizza Sauce

Making your own pizza sauce is super easy and tastes way better than store-bought! Here's a classic and simple recipe you can tweak to your taste:

🍅 Simple Homemade Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes (or use fresh, peeled and blended tomatoes)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional for thicker sauce)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds (don’t let it brown).

2. Add Tomatoes: Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste (if using).

3. Season: Stir in oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4. Simmer: Let it simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps it thicken and blend the flavors.

5. Taste & Adjust: Add more seasoning if needed. Blend if you want it super smooth, but chunkier is great too.

Tips:

• If using fresh tomatoes, blanch and peel them first, then purée or crush.

• Want it smoky? Add a pinch of smoked paprika.

• Store in the fridge up to a week or freeze for a few months.