The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce
A simple, rich Italian pizza sauce made by simmering crushed tomatoes with garlic, basil, and a touch of sugar.
30 minItalian
Servings8
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- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Pescatarian
- Halal
Steps
- 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat (the pot is going to seem much too big, but this sauce likes to splatter and the larger pot will cut down on cooking time). Add garlic and cook until browned and fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 2Add crushed tomatoes (the oil will sizzle and splash when you add them, so do so carefully), sugar, and basil. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- 3Simmer uncovered* for 20-30 minutes (your cooking time can vary greatly depending on the size of your pot), stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and has reduced down to about 1 1/2 cups.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 63kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fat
- 7g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Sugar
- 0g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays exactly as it is.
Questions
How long does the best homemade pizza sauce take to make?
About 30 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 8 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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