Homemade Tomato Pizza Sauce
Homemade tomato pizza sauce can make a big difference and your pizza will taste better. This tomato pizza sauce is very flavorful due to all the seasonings used and takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400g) can diced tomatoes (or 3 , 4 fresh tomatoes
- 1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp (1g) dry oregano
- 1 tsp (1g) dry basil
- red pepper flakes , optional
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cook few seconds then stir in diced tomatoes. Add sugar, basil, oregano, bay leaf, pepper flakes if used, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until it has the right consistency for spreading on your pizza.
- When done, remove from heat and let cool slightly before using on your pizza.
- It keeps well refrigerated for up to a week or freeze until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 14.3gSaturated Fat: 2.1gSugar: 15.6g