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Pizza Sauce Recipe

Elevate your homemade pizza with this irresistibly rich and flavorful pizza sauce, perfectly balanced with herbs and spices that will make every slice unforgettable.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dried oregano adjusted to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar*
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly combine the tomato paste with the tomato sauce until a smooth, uniform mixture is achieved. Gradually incorporate the dried oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and sugar, ensuring that all the spices are evenly blended throughout the sauce.
  2. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
  3. Once perfected, spread the sauce generously over your preferred pizza dough, ensuring even coverage for a flavorful base.

Notes

  • Sugar/Honey: Sugar can be omitted without compromising flavor, or substitute with honey.
  • Tomato Sauce: Can substitute with blended diced tomatoes or fresh blended tomatoes if needed.
  • Tomato Paste: Essential for a thick sauce to avoid soggy pizza.
  • Oregano/Italian Seasoning: Use dried or fresh spices; adjust quantity for a milder flavor.
  • Garlic Salt: Substitute with ¼ tsp garlic powder plus ½ to 1 tsp sea salt if needed.
  • Granulated Sugar: Enhances tomato flavor and reduces acidity; honey can be used as an alternative.
  • Tip: Use a red spatula to avoid staining light-colored utensils.
  • Storage:
    • Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks; warm before use as the sauce thickens in the fridge.
    • Freeze: Can be frozen for up to two months in an airtight container.

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