Homemade Pizza Sauce | Easy & Freezer Friendly!

Today we are making my EASY Homemade Pizza Sauce. I love having this in my freezer for an easy, delicious way to make homemade pizza. Unlike jarred pizza sauce which can be overly sweet or salty, this recipe is perfectly seasoned, and tastes like it’s fresh out of a pizzeria! I love being able to make things from scratch when I can. Not only is it cheaper and more enjoyable to eat, but we skip out on those unnecessary added ingredients in the store bought options.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil. Stir in the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, followed by the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a simmer, and turn the heat down to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Taste, and add more salt if needed.

Notes

Can be frozen for up to 6 months!
Makes 6-8 pizzas.
Keyword from scratch, homemade pizza sauce, pizza sauce, recipe

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