Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
How to make an Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce recipe that will make pizza taste so much better? This sauce is quick and easy to make, freezes easily, and has great ingredients! If you love making pizza at home because it’s easy, fun, and definitely cheaper than delivery. Then this is the pizza sauce recipe for you. It takes ten minutes to make and the results are the best pizza you’ve ever had.
Servings: 3 Pizzas
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion (small)(minced)
- 2 Tsp Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Cup Celery (minced)
- 1 (8oz) Tomato Sauce
- 1 (6oz) Tomato Paste
- 8oz Water
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Tsp Dried Basil
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Fennel Seeds (secret ingredient)
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the Base: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the oil is hot.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the 1 minced small onion and 1/2 cup minced celery to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent. Stir in 2 tsp minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the Sauce: Add 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp fennel seeds. Stir to combine all the flavors.
- Add the Tomato Components: Stir in 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce and 1 (6oz) can tomato paste. Mix well to combine with the vegetables.
- Adjust the Consistency: Gradually add 8oz water to the sauce, stirring continuously until you reach your desired consistency.
- Simmer: Bring the sauce to a simmer on low heat covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove the bay leaf. Stir in 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated into the sauce.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking. Adjust any other seasonings if needed.
- Cool and Store: Let the sauce cool before using it on your pizza. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Enjoy your homemade pizza sauce on your favorite pizza crust! 🍕
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg